Why UNESCO declared the inner city of George Town as a World Heritage Site?
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This rarity and uniqueness are described by UNESCO as ” outstanding universal value. ” In July 2008, George Town was nominated as a World Heritage Site because it exhibits three outstanding values: its being a multi-cultural trading town, its being home to multi-cultural communities, and its exceptional architecture of …
Is Penang a World Heritage Site?
The oldest portion of the city centre has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2008. Recognised as having a “unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia”, George Town contains one of the largest collections of pre-war buildings in Southeast Asia.
What are the 3 Unesco World Heritage sites?
Here is our list of top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Nubian Monuments, Egypt.
- Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
- Cape Floral Region, South Africa.
- Machu Picchu, Peru.
- Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
- Bruges, Belgium.
- Yellowstone National Park, USA.
- The Great Wall, China.
What is Penang heritage?
The Penang Heritage Trust (PHT), established in 1986, is a membership-based non-government organisation, open to all.
What is Penang Heritage?
What is the size of Penang Island?
113.1 mi²Penang Island / Area
With an area of 293 km2 (113 sq mi), slightly ⅓ the size of Singapore, Penang Island is the fourth-largest island in Malaysia. It is also the most densely populated island in the country, with a population density of 2,465.5/km2 (6,386/sq mi).
Why is Penang called Penang?
The state of Penang is named after Penang Island, which was, in turn, named after the areca nut palm (Areca catechu, family: Palmae), also known as pinang in Malay. To this day, the island has also been known as the Pearl of the Orient, or Pulau Mutiara (The Island of Pearls) in Malay.
Did you know Penang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Spirits were high in Penang on the 7th of July, as they celebrated 11 years of George Town being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What a momentous occasion for our beloved island up north!
What is the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia?
George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site (4 February 2009) On 7 July 2008, Melaka and George Town were fêted as Malaysia’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is the first time that cultural sites in Malaysia have been inscribed into Unesco’s prestigious World Heritage Listing.
What makes Penang’s George Town so special?
The world-renowned ‘Street of Harmony’ reflects the influence of the diverse communities that have made Penang their home. At only 2.5sq km, the George Town World Heritage Site is compact enough to be explored on foot, bicycle or trishaw.
What is the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site?
On 7 July 2008, Melaka and George Town were fêted as Malaysia’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is the first time that cultural sites in Malaysia have been inscribed into Unesco’s prestigious World Heritage Listing. But what is the George Town Unesco World Heritage Site, what is its history, where is it?