St George's Church is the first Anglican Church in South East Asia , and was gazetted a historical monument in 1996
St. George's Church is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia . Planning for the church began in 1817 and was completed the following year using convict labor during Bannerman's term as British Governor of Penang. The first marriage at the church took place in 1818 when W. E. Phillips married Janet Bannerman, the daughter of Colonel J. A. Bannerman. The roof of the church was originally flat, but was changed to a pitched roof in 1864. The building was heavily looted during World War II but restored later.
On the grounds north of the church is a Greek-style temple dedicated to Francis Light, the British founder of George Town .
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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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| This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| Tips |
Do bring umbrella and plenty of water when you plan to visit under the hot afternoon sun. |
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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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