Tugu Millennium
Millennium Monument is a memorial at the Esplanade in George Town, Penang, erected as part of the local millennium celebrations in 2000. The construction of the Millennium Monument was criticised as well as laughed at by locals and heritage conservationists alike, but despite popular disapproval, the project and its design went ahead.
The square around the monument was raised and small rocks were positioned to prevent traffic from spilling off the road, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah and damaging the monument. Forming a semi-circle around the monument is a wall with pictures and descriptions of prominent landmarks in Penang embedded onto it.
I have not been particularly enthusiastic about the Millennium Monument, but for the sake of this feature article, I try to take as nice a photograph of it as possible. The monument enjoys a prominent position on the Esplanade. From here, you can view the sea and the ships passing through the North Channel.
Getting there
From the Weld Quay Bus Terminal, take Rapid Penang Bus Nos. 10 or 103 to Lebuh Farquhar, in front of St Xavier's Institution. Use the pedestrian bridge to cross Lebuh Farquhar, then walk to Convent Light Street. At Convent Light Street, ask for direction to Millennium Monument.
Visiting Penang
If you're planning a trip to Penang, please go through the information I have assembled in Penang Travel Tips. You'd find there information covering all aspect about Penang, including accommodation, transport, food, shopping, places of interest and more. Everything you need to know Penang is right there at your finger tips!
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Millennium Monument (30 November 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
Millennium Monument Location Map
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