Foto de stock - Malaysia, Penang, and Georgetown restored traditional houses. Georgetown's historic city in Penang, Malaysia, is renowned for its unique architecture, diverse cultures, and twelve restored traditional shophouses. Georgetown features an array of beautifully preserved Peranakan shophouses, heritage buildings, Chinese temples, churches, and Hindu temples that contribute to the city’s unique cultural and architectural landscape. The Peranakan shophouses represent a unique and photogenic era of Southeast Asian history and have been preserved in the face of increasing urbanization. Each shophouse is restored to the period during the end of the 19th century, making it an excellent showcase of local culture. The mosaic-tile façades and intricate courtyards of the shophouses bring a sense of history as you stroll down the roads of Georgetown. The Town Hall, Kapitan Kling Mosque, and the Acheen Street Mosque are signature buildings that give Georgetown distinctive flavor. All of these continue to stand as reminders of Georgetown's rich and diverse cultures.