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Built by Francis Light when he first arrived in Penang, the fort was designed to repel possible attacks by the French. The fort had its beginnings in 1796, when it replaced a wooden stockade. The underground bunker has a display of old maps and photographers detailing the history of Penang. |
Several cannons are mounted on the ramparts of Fort Cornwallis, including the Seri Rambai, a cannon that was presented to the Dutch by the Sultan of Johor. Getting there: The fort is situated at an area called the Esplanade and is a short bus ride from the Penang Ferry Terminal |