The Church of the Assumption was founded in 1786 at Church Street . It was so named after the first group of Roman Catholic Eurasians from Kedah who landed in Penang that year on the eve of the Feast of the Assumption. The Church moved to a temporary building in Farquhar Street in 1857. The present building, erected by Father Manissol, opened concrete vault was introduced in 1928 in place of two rows of columns, and two side wings were added. In 1955, the church was raised to the status of the Cathedral of the Diocese of Penang. |
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This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| Want to view more photos? Please visit more of Kazuo's excellent work at http://www.pbase.com/boon3887 |
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| Tips |
Do bring an umbrella and plenty of water when you plan to visit the Church under the hot afternoon sun. |
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| Contact |
Not available |
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Not available |
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| How to get there? |
| You can take public bus |
1. RapidPenang U102 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) / from Tanjung Bungah |
| 2. RapidPenang U103 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) / from Tanjung Bungah |
3. RapidPenang U204 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) / from Penang Hill |
| 4. RapidPenang T10 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) |
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| Estimated Travel Time |
| 10 minutes if driving from Penang Ferry Terminal |
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