Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.
It is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. Fort Cornwallis was built in 1786 as a defensive structure against the pirates. This fort was rebuilt with bricks and stones to give a stronger foundation. Located at Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Fort Cornwallis is located at Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah,George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia This building is famous for The fort marks the spot where Captain Francis Light, the founder of Penang Island, first landed in 1786. Book Budget Flights to Fort Cornwallis, Malaysia Hotels are available of all range starting from budget accomodations to Luxury stays and you can save upto 22% Off on Top Hotels in Fort Cornwallis, Malaysia. Book Hotels Now. Hotels starting from $33 in Fort Cornwallis, Malaysia.
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