Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Court Building, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia




Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Jan 2009


Penang Supreme Court Building (or Mahkamah Tinggi Pulau Pinang in Malay) is magnificent neo-Palladian architecture built in 1809. The building's structure is reminiscent of classic Grecian temples, with tall, wide pillars dominating its facade. Located near the Esplanade and sit in its original corner of two roads of Farquhar Street and Light Street. It currently houses the High Court of the Penang state.

SEE ALSO:

No comments:

Post a Comment