Fort Cornwallis is an old star-shaped fort located on the northeastern coast of Penang, Malaysia. It is named after Charles Cornwallis, the Governor General of India. Fort Cornwallis is one of the most well-known & most visited landmarks in Penang.
This historical attraction now houses a tourist information kiosk, a café, and open-air amphitheatre, a history gallery, a souvenir centre and tour guides to show visitors around and provide them with a peek into the fortress’ history. The fortress’ 10-feet walls are laid out in the shape of a star, and within those walls, some of the original structures built over a century ago can still be seen – a chapel, some prison cells, ammunition storage area, a harbour light, the original flagstaff and some old bronze cannons, which includes the infamous 17th-century Dutch cannon.
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