"A landmark historical strucutre, Penang's Court Building today houses the High Courts. Logan's Monument is located in the grounds."
Introduction One of Penang's heritage buildings and part of the Penang Heritage Trail Tour, the Penang Court Buildings today houses the Penang Supreme Court. At over 100 years old, the building's architecture is reminiscent of classic Grecian temples, with tall, wide pillars dominating its facade. Located near the Esplanade (Padang Kota), those visiting the court buildings can also drop by the Penang Museum, State Assembly Building and Fort Cornwallis nearby.
History The court buildings original structure was built around the 1880's. An interesting feature to observe in the grounds of the court building, is a memorial built in the memory of James Richardson Logan, bearing the dedication, 'an erudite and skillful lawyer, an eminent scientific ethnologist '. Logan was a notable figure during his time. Editor of the Penang Gazette, Logan made significant contributions towards the study of the East, founding the 27-Volume 'Journal of the Indian Archipelago & Eastern Asia' which is also referred to as 'Logan 's Journals'. Logan died in 1869.
For more information, please contact: Penang Tourism Action Council 56th Floor, KOMTAR 10000 Penang Tel : 604-262 0202 Fax : 604-2631020 Email : enquiry@tourismpenang.gov.my
Last viewed - May 23, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
Express buses ply the route from Penang to / from Kuala Lumpur and major cities in the country. Please visit (http://www.plusliner.com/) for more info. The main bus terminal in Penang is located next to the Ferry Terminal.
By Taxi
To get to Penang Island, long distance taxi service can be hired at Weld Quay, Penang. Tel: +604-2625721.
By Plane
Daily flights via Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com, tel:1 300 88 3000 ) and AirAsia (www.airasia.com, tel: 1-300-88 9933) to / from Penang to major cities in Malaysia. Penang's Bayan lepas International Airport is roughly 20km (45-minnute drive) from the Georgetown city centre.
By Rail
You can take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, where it stops at the Penang Railway Station, close to the ferry terminal. For more information, visit www.ktmb.com.my or call their call centre at +603-22671200.
By Boat
Ferries can be boarded at Butterworth, in the mainland portion of Penang. Among Ferry Services available are:
Langkawi Ferry Services (Tel: +604-2643088
Ekspress Bahagia (Tel: +604-2636255)
From the Ferry Terminal you can easily get a taxi ride into Georgetown city centre.
To drive to Penang, from Kuala Lumpur, get onto the North-South Expressway heading north. Get onto the Penang Bridge (Tol is RM7 for cars), then head for Georgetown. A trishaw ride is an ideal way to negotiate Georgetown's streets, and it costs around RM1.50 per kilometre.
Take a short stroll from Fort Cornwallis along Lebuh Light. After passing Town Hall on your right, you'll see the Court Buildings.
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