Stock Photo - Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, British heritage architecture. Penang is known as a melting pot of cultures and is particularly famous for its mix of British colonial-style architecture. Georgetown, the capital of Penang, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the best place to behold the city's unique mix of heritage buildings. Visitors to Georgetown can explore many historical attractions, such as the famous Fort Cornwallis, the oldest and most intact fort in Malaysia, and other stunning buildings and landmarks, including the Khoo Kongsi clan house and the Prangin Canal. Along Love Lane, visitors can admire the street’s traditional Peranakan terraced buildings and take in the sights of buildings such as the 17th-century Captain Francis Light cottage and the iconic Town Hall, with its distinct colonial style façade.