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  1. 120 Armenian Street : House where Dr Sun Yat Sen had his base in Penang
  2. 1886 Building : One of the oldest commercial buildings along Beach Street that still retains its original appearance
  3. ABN Amro Bank : Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai
  4. Argus Lane: Small lane behind the Cathedral of the Assumption traditionally home to a small Eurasian community
  5. Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple : Hindu emple with the biggest gopuram in Malaysia
  6. Balathandayuthapani Temple : Hill-top Hindu temple associated with annual Thaipusam festival
  7. Balik Pulau : Town on the southwest side of Penang Island
  8. Ban Hin Lee Bank Building : One of the few banks established in penang
  9. Baobab Tree : Oldest planted tree in Malaysia
  10. Batu Ferringhi : Famous stretch of beach
  11. Batu Kawan : Site of new township and Second Penang Bridge
  12. Batu Maung : Island-end of Second Penang Bridge
  13. Blissful Memorial Park : Cemetery with largest entrance arch
  14. Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi : Lesser known Khoo clan temple
  15. Botanical Gardens Waterfalls : Big waterfall within the Botanical Gardens
  16. Brown Memorial : Monument to David Brown, largest land owner in Penang
  17. Butterworth Outer Ring Road : New motorway in Butterworth
  18. Cathedral of the Assumption : Catholic church started by Eurasians who arrived with Francis Light
  19. Cenotaph : Monument to whose who died in World War I
  20. Cheah Kongsi : One of the oldest Chinese clan temples in Penang
  21. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion : Heritage mansion which won Unesco award for restoration
  22. Chew Jetty : Biggest of the clan jetties on the George Town waterfront
  23. Chinese Anti-War Memorial : Monument at the junction of Air Itam Road and Hill Railway Road
  24. Chinese Chamber of Commerce : Heritage building along Lebuh Light
  25. Chor Soo Kong Temple : Chinese temple dedicated to the same deity as the Snake Temple
  26. Chung Ling High School : One of the biggest Chinese boys school in Penang
  27. Church of Immaculate Conception : Catholic church in Pulau Tikus founded by Eurasians
  28. Church of the Holy Infant Jesus : Church in the town of Balik Pulau
  29. Church Street Pier : Heritage pier on the George Town waterfront
  30. City Hall : Civic building at the Esplanade
  31. Clan Jetties : Jetties along the George Town waterfront associated with the different Chinese clans
  32. Convent Light Street : Oldest convent school in Malaysia
  33. Dewan Mahatma Gandhi : Hindu community hall along Jalan Kebun Bunga
  34. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple : Biggest Burmese Temple in Penang
  35. Eastern & Oriental Hotel : Grandest hotel in Penang
  36. Eng Tai Association : Obscure clan association in the Inner City of George Town
  37. Foo Tye Sin Mansion : Huge mansion along Lebuh Light, now converted and reused
  38. Fort Cornwallis : Fortress to protect the British Settlement of Penang
  39. Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse : Lighthouse erected to guide ships into Penang harbour
  40. Francis Light Memorial : Monument erected to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Penang
  41. Francis Light Statue : Monument erected to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Penang
  42. Francis Light Tomb : Tomb of the founder of the British Settlement in Penang
  43. George Town Dispensary : Heritage building at the junction of Lebuh Pantai and Gat Lebuh China.
  44. Gertak Sanggul : Fishing village on the southwest tip of Penang Island
  45. Gurdwara Sahib Khalsa Dhamak Jatha : Sikh temple along Brick Kiln Road (Jalan Gurdwara)
  46. Gurney Drive : Seaside promenade
  47. Gurney Plaza : Upscale mall along Gurney Drive
  48. Hai Kee Chan : Mansion belonging to Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee
  49. Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple : Chinese temple in the Armenian Street Heritage Enclave
  50. Homestead : Huge mansion by the sea at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
  51. HSBC Building : One of the first buildings to be rebuilt following the Second World War
  52. Immigration Department : Heritage building which was once part of the police station complex
  53. India House : Heritage building built by prominent members of the Chettiar community
  54. Islamic Council Building : Heritage building which was Government Offices during the British administration
  55. Jade Emperor Pavilion : Taoist temple at the foot of Penang Hill
  56. Jelutong Expressway : New motorway along the east coast of Penang Island
  57. Kapitan Keling Mosque : Mosque of the Indian Muslim community in George Town
  58. Kee Poh Huat Kongsi : Huge country mansion of the Kee family
  59. Kek Lok Si Temple : Largest Chinese temple in Southeast Asia
  60. Komtar : Biggest mult-purpose development and tallest skyscraper in Penang
  61. Kong Hock Keong : The official name of the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy
  62. Kongsi Mosque : Mosque near the town centre of Balik Pulau
  63. Kongsoon House : Heritage office building at the corner of Lebuh Pantai and Lebuh Gereja
  64. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi : The most ornate Chinese clan temple outside of China
  65. Lim Kongsi : Clan association of those holding the Lim surname
  66. Logan Memorial : Monument to lawyer who fought for the rights of the locals
  67. Logan's Building : Commercial building that was originally three storeys, but is now only two
  68. Loke Mansion : Heritage building along Gurney Drive
  69. Lovers' Isle : Rocky outcrop in Batu Ferringhi
  70. Mahamariamman Temple : Oldest Hindu temple in Penang
  71. Masjid Lebuh Acheh : Mosque of the Malay community in Inner George Town
  72. Moey She Temple : Clan temple for Chinese people holding the Moey surname
  73. Moon Gate : Entranceway to hiking trail in the Botanical Gardens
  74. Muka Head : Promontory on the northwest tip of Penang Island
  75. Municipal Fountain : Fountain donated by Koh Seang Tat, a wealthy 19th century personality to the municipality
  76. Nagore Shrine : Shrine to South Indian Muslim saint
  77. Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple : Temple associated with the Thaipusam festival for the Chettiar community
  78. Ng Fook Thong : Cantonese district association along Lebuh Chulia
  79. Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Butterwoth : One of the biggest Taoist temples in Butterworth
  80. Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Penang: Newly built Taoist temple at the reclaimed waterfront of George Town
  81. Old OCBC Building : Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai
  82. Ong Kongsi : Clan association of those holding the Ong surname
  83. Pasir Panjang : Stretch of sandy beach at the southwest part of Penang Island
  84. Penang Aquarium : Aquarium in Batu Maung belonging to the Fisheries Department
  85. Penang Bird Park : Aviary with some of the best collection of birds in Northern Malaysia
  86. Penang Bridge : Link between the island and mainland side of Penang
  87. Penang Buddhist Association : Heritage building housing association founded by believers wanting to learn Buddhism in its pure form
  88. Penang Chinese Girls' High School : One of the biggest Chinese schools in Malaysia
  89. Penang Free School : The first English school opened to all
  90. Penang Heritage Trust : Non-government organization working to upkeep and educate on heritage matters
  91. Penang Hill : Highland getaway in the central part of Penang Island
  92. Penang Museum : State museum housed in the building originally occupied by the Penang Free School
  93. Penang Stadium : New state stadium in Batu Kawan
  94. Penang State Mosque : Mosque at the junction of Jalan Masjid Negeri and Jalan Air Itam
  95. Penang Turf Club : Venue of horse races at the edge of George Town
  96. Penang War Museum : Museum sited on former British war bunkers
  97. Permatang Damar Laut : Village on the southeast side of Penang Island
  98. Police Headquarters : The biggest building in Penang when it was built.
  99. P Ramlee House : House where Malaysia's most famous entertainer was born
  100. Pulau Aman : Island with fishing community off the mainland coast of Penang
  101. Pulau Gedung : Uninhabited island north of Pulau Aman
  102. Pulau Jerejak : Biggest island off Penang Island
  103. Pulau Kendi : Small island on the southwest of Penang Island with beautiful rock formations
  104. Pulau Tikus : Rocky outcrop off the northeast coast of Penang Island
  105. Queensbay Mall : Biggest shopping mall on Penang Island
  106. Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower : Clock tower erected to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria
  107. Runnymede : Government building where Stamford Raffles once resided
  108. Sam Poh Footprint Temple : Shrine venerating the footprint of Admiral Zheng He
  109. San Wooi Wooi Koon : Cantonese District Association along Bishop Street
  110. Sand Islands : Islands created by the shifting current of the sea off Penang Bridge
  111. Seng Ong Beow : Temple of the City Protector and Chief Magistrate of Hades
  112. Sheikh Al-Hadi House : Former home of famous Malay journalist
  113. Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum : Biggest Muslim mausoleum in Penang
  114. Snake Temple : Taoist temple in Sungai Keluang, Bayan Lepas, famous for its slithery residents
  115. Sri Krishna Bagawan Alagam Temple : South Indian Hindu temple in Taman Pekaka
  116. Sri Kunj Bihari Temple : One of the only Northern Indian temple in Penang
  117. Sri Meenakshi Sundraeswar Temple : Temple of the Bottle Chettiars
  118. Sri Rama Temple : Indian temple associated with those in the laundry trade
  119. Standard Chartered Building : Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai
  120. St Francis Xavier Church : Church of the Tamil Catholic community along Penang Road
  121. St George's Anglican Church : Main church of the British administration officers in Penang
  122. St Joseph's Novitiate : Heritage chapel now undergoing adaptive reuse
  123. Strawberry Hill : Hillock near the Penang Hill Railway Station
  124. St Xavier's Institution : Oldest Roman Catholic Boys School in Malaysia
  125. Suffolk House : House on the estate owned by Captain Francis Light
  126. Sungai Batu : Fishing village on the south side of Penang Island
  127. Sungai Pinang (East) : Meandering river that flows through the southern side of George Town
  128. Sungai Prai Bridge : New bridge for the Butterworth Outer Ring Road
  129. Sun Qiang Temple : Temple of the Hui'an Hokkien community at Macallum Street Ghaut
  130. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall : Hall commemorating Dr Sun Yat Sen located at the Penang Philomatic Union
  131. Supreme Court : Recently restored and expanded courthouse building
  132. Tanjong Tokong : Cape on the northeast tip of Penang Island
  133. Tanjong Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple : Taoist temple famous for its annual Flame Watching ritual
  134. Tan Kongsi : Clan association of those holding the Tan surname
  135. Teluk Bahang : Fishing village on the northwest side of Penang Island
  136. Teluk Kumbar : Fishing village on the southern side of Penang Island
  137. Teluk Tempoyak : Fishing village on the southeast side of Penang Island
  138. Teochew Ancestral Temple : Chinese clan temple which won Unesco award for restoration
  139. Thean Hock Keong Temple : Chinese temple in Bagan Ajam, Butterworth
  140. Thio Thiaw Siat (TTS) Building : Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai constructed for the estate of the late Cheong Fatt Tze
  141. Titi Kerawang : Cascade and favorite picnic spot on the west side of Penang Island
  142. Town Hall : Heritage building which was once a venue of social gatherings
  143. TTS (Thio Thiao Siat) Building : Elegant structure along Lebuh Pantai, next to George Town Dispensary
  144. VTM Chettiar Temple : Hindu temple in Balik Pulau
  145. Wat Chaiyamangkalaram : Biggest Thai Buddhist temple in Penang
  146. Wat Pinbang Onn : Small Thai Buddhist temple along Jalan Masjid Negeri
  147. Whiteways : Commercial building along Beach Street that used to house upmarket stores and offices
  148. Woodville : French-style mansion of Lim Lean Teng
  149. Zemschug Grave Marker : Graveboard for those who perished in the Zemschug sinking in World War I

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