Malaysia will also be interesting for museum fans. The Islamic Arts Museum was opened to the public in the late 90s of the last century. A four-story building in a modern style was built in Kuala Lumpur specifically for the museum's exhibition. The collection contains about seven thousand artifacts. It includes various editions of the Koran, ceramics, weapons, and samples of calligraphy. There are 10 halls in the museum. They also contain items made of gold, dishes, armor, and models of famous buildings. The Maritime Museum is also fascinating. This is actually a museum of one ship. Of course, it was impossible to raise a Portuguese ship of the XVI century from the seafloor. However, it was possible to create an exact copy of it. An interesting exhibition is located in the museum building.
St. Mary's Cathedral is one of the oldest Anglican churches in Malaysia. It was built on the site of a former wooden church during the British colonial administration. The Cathedral was built in the late Gothic style. It looks like a typical English church. Suffolk House is another building reminiscent of British rule. It is also called the first "Great House" of Penang. It is one of the most important monuments of Penang's colonial heritage. The mansion is more than 200 years old. It is located in the suburb of George Town. It was built in the Georgian style by Francis Light, the founder of George Town. The house has served as the residence of several governors over the years. It was also the house of the government. The house was in disrepair by the middle of the XX century. However, it has acquired its original appearance after major repairs. The Stadthuys recalls the times of Dutch rule. This is the city hall, which is located in the city of Malacca. The building of the XVII century is perfectly preserved. It is used for the collection of the Historical and Ethnography Museum today.
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