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Esplanade is a historical site. It is located behind a navy base, just beside a road parallel with the coastal line. It is just a short distance away from Weld Quay. The City Hall and Town Hall are two historical buildings surrounding it on one side. Fort Cornwallis is situated here and has an entrance fee. The carpark is not free too.
The 1st and 2nd row photos show the part of Fort Cornwallis facing the sea and the clock tower is a near the round-about which has a turning into a the road parallel with the coastal line. The second row photos were taken near the hawkers' area. The third and forth row photos were taken inside this fort when I was there in 2007. Though there was nothing much to see, the white cells kept some records of Fort Cornwallis and Penang. Short explanation of the recontruction was displayed. This place is very important in Penang history because this was the place that Captain Francis Light landed when he came to Penang. Previously, this place was called Fort Point. Now, it is the place where most of the state public performances are held. Not many people go to Padang Kota Lama area for leisure because it is in a busy commercial area in town, mostly offices and banks. Therefore, in the evening and at night, there are few people. Lastly, kindly "Keep Penang Clean". |
Every Saturday :
Esplanade in action - depending on the organisers what performance will be shown
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Outside Fort Cornwallis "Outside Fort Cornwallis")
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Flagstaff "Flagstaff")
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Clock Tower "Clock Tower")
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Children's Playground next to Eating Place "Children's Playground next to Eating Place")
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People sitting around eating area "People sitting around eating area")
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Open air stage "Open air stage with white cells at the background")
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Wall of the Fort where people can walk "Wall of the Fort where people can walk")
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Row of cannons "Row of cannons facing the sea")
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Statue of Captain Francis Light "Statue of Captain Francis Light")
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