One of Penang's most easily distinguishable landmarks is the old Clock Tower at the Farquhar Street / Beach Street circus near Fort Cornwallis. The clock tower was built by local millionaire Cheah Chen Eok in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The 60 feet high clock tower is divided into four tiers. The first tier is octagonal, followed by square base. Second and third tiers and finishes by arched and domed cupola. Moorish design elements such as the dome and arches, the balconies on the second tier with horse shoe arched openings, battlemented parapet of the first tier and etc. were used in the design. The clock placed on the third tier.
Area
Town Area ( George Town )
Opening Hours
Open all the time
Best time to visit
8.00am – 10.00am
Fees
Free
Address:
Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower
Lebuh Light
Pulau Pinang
GPS:
5.419214, 100.344014
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