1
Kek Lok Si Temple
Buddhist temple
Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images.
4.40 (10.5K reviews)
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Kapitan Keling Mosque
Mosque
Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds.
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
4
Goddess Of Mercy Temple
Buddhist temple
Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy.
4.50 (2.1K reviews)
5
Penang Floating Mosque
Mosque
This modern mosque with Moorish motifs sits on stilts & appears to be floating at high tide.
4.60 (2K reviews)
6
Penang State Mosque
Mosque
Completed in 1980, this huge state mosque with Western modernist architecture can hold 5,000 people.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
7
Snake Temple
Place of worship
Colorful, 1850 temple filled with sacred burning incense & a variety of de-venomed pit vipers.
3.90 (1.2K reviews)
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Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
Buddhist temple
Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures.
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Buddhist Temple Wat Buppharam
Buddhist temple
👍👍 this is a Thailand temple, got many spots to pray, the sacred monk, sleeping Buddha, sitting Buddha, four faces Buddha, and so on.
There’s a monk inside the temple that you can ask for blessing and holy water.
also famous for its Lifting Buddha..
beautiful temple though
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Mahindarama Buddhist Temple (Theravada)
Buddhist temple
👍👍 This is a famous temple in Penang especially during the exam period many students will come here to pray. Inside have few packing slots. They provided joss-sticks, lotus candles. After taking it we put our donation into the donation box. You may buy your own milk and write your wish when praying.
4.70 (818 reviews)
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Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple, Penang
Hindu temple
👍👍 The Nattukottai Chettiar Temple also known as Arulmigu Sri Thandayuthapani Temple, is perhaps the most famous among the Hindu temples located in Penang, Malaysia. Dedicated to Lord Thandayuthapani, also known as Lord Murugan, it is commonly known as the Thanneermalai Temple. Located on Waterfall Roa...
4.70 (574 reviews)
14
Church of the Assumption
Catholic church
👍👍 Our choir will be performing at this church in May. Amazing acoustic and beautiful building.
4.50 (386 reviews)
15
Thai Pak Koong Temple Tanjong Tokong
Taoist temple
😐 Near this temple used to have Avatar secret garden. Somehow due to lack of maintenance and now it’s closed.
There is another Instagramable spot near this temple which is at the beach area.
Parking here is RM5.
4.10 (340 reviews)
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Church of Our Lady Of Sorrows (Gereja Bunda Dukacita/ வியாகுல அன்னை தேவாலயம் )
Catholic church
😐 A place of solace for meditation and reflection run by kindly priest Fr.Aloysius.
However, watch out for busybody Aaron the lead choir MC who gave me a rude awakening by hitting my arm during prayers to tell me to adjust my face mask. It was none of his business while I was seated a pew away in fron...
4.70 (300 reviews)
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Thean Kong Thnuah Temple
Buddhist temple
👍 Easy, can drive the car up the slope. Driver must be experienced enough to drive up to the temple. Alternatively, can park at the car park and walk up the stairs to the temple.
4.50 (293 reviews)
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Masjid Jamek Benggali
Mosque
👍👍 Just a minute walking distance from loop on leith hotel. Cosy, clean and tranquil
4.70 (257 reviews)
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世德堂謝公司 Cheah Kongsi Temple
Local history museum
1810 temple built by an ancestral clan featuring ornate Chinese design, with tours & events.
4.30 (256 reviews)