unesco world heritage site

Penang's unique marriage of Asian and European influences has endowed the island with a specific multi-cultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible. With such distinct character reflected in its residential and commercial buildings, the kind that constitutes a unique architectural and cultural townscape unparalleled anywhere in East and Southeast Asia, it is no wonder that George Town was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

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