See a landmark example of colonial British architecture at Fort Cornwallis. Named after the then-governor general of Bengal, the fort was built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Constructed to cope with cannon fire, the fort utilizes the star design popularized in Italy during the mid 15th century, yet it has never seen battle. Now a museum, the site offers a wealth of information regarding British colonial presence in the area, notable fortified architecture, and a striking 21 m (69 ft) skeletal steel lighthouse. Plan to see Fort Cornwallis and other attractions that appeal to you using our George Town day trip website.
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If you visit on a cruise ship then this is right near your exit and you get a good idea of the building from the outside. It costs too much to enter as there is not a lot to see. You can offset part..... more
If you visit on a cruise ship then this is right near your exit and you get a good idea of the building from the outside. It costs too much to enter as there is not a lot to see. You can offset part..... more »
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Very boring experience which we had to pay for. Nothing but an unkept open space within a fort with a few cannons, a few signs explaining the same thing and many food vans. Shame because this could..... more
Very boring experience which we had to pay for. Nothing but an unkept open space within a fort with a few cannons, a few signs explaining the same thing and many food vans. Shame because this could..... more »
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Definitely recommend visiting. It doesn't take long and some of it is currently undergoing restoration but it's still neat. If it's a hot day with the sun out I would recommend bringing an umbrella and ensure you have water. It's a 5RM entry fee which is reasonable.
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Nice to learn a little bit of history. The entrance fee was 40 RM for two of us, however 20RM is redeemable on a drink inside the fort cafe, which we would have probably spent anyway. It's only small, but if you head up to the next level to the canons you get a lovely view of the sea. 30 minutes max needed, unless you're going in to the cafe as well
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