The Clock Tower, Penang

The Clock Tower is a colonial reminder from the era of the British Empire in Penang. The place is locally famous as George Town and is the location for the renowned Jubilee Clock Tower in Penang.

Built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, the Clock Tower was a gift to the British authorities from a local millionaire, Cheah Chen Eok. Moorish stylings dominate the structure and from afar, it resembles the minaret of a mosque.

The Moorish style clock tower is 60 feet in height and behind the tower one can have a view of the wall surrounding fort Cornwallis.

The clock tower was build to mark the Diamond Jubilee year of Queen Victoria. The Clock tower comprises of four tiers and the clock is placed in the third tier.

The very first tier is octagonal in shape supported by a square base. The second and third tiers are rounded off by arch and domed cupola.

The Clock tower incorporates Moorish design styles like arches, horse shoe arched openings, domes and balconies.

The Pristine white colored clock tower resembles a minaret and is very artistic.


The Jubilee Clock Tower is located at the junction of the Lebuh Light and Lebuh Pantai and is symbolical of the long rule of Queen Victoria.


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