Petronas
Twin Towers
This Tower currently holds the Guinness Book of
Record’s title as the world’s tallest
building. It measures 1,483 feet tall but this
measurement includes its spires. Without the spires,
the building measures 1,224 feet. In comparison,
Sear towers in Chicago measures 1,454 feet not
including its transmission towers. Petronas Twin
Towers has 88 floors and Sear Towers has 110,
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National
Zoo and Aquarium
Located thirteen kilometers north-east of Kuala
Lumpur on the road to Ulu Kelang, is the National
Zoo. The National Zoo is surrounded by a jungle
reserve and plantations and is located on part
of the catchment area for the Klang Gate Dam.
The Zoo was officially opened on 13 November 1963
by YTM Tungku Abdul Rahman. The zoo is laid out
on 63 acres on land, around a central lake and
has a collection of 4,000 animals for a total
of 413 different species of animals, birds, and
reptiles. These animals are placed in natural
settings. The aquarium has an extensive collection
of marine and freshwater species.
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Petaling
Street
China town is where the bargains are at. Pre world
war two buildings dominate this area. The roadsides
are lined with stalls that sell everything from
pirated videotapes to herbal remedies. Just about
everything under the sun can be found here (well,
that is stretching it a bit but you get the idea).
The night market here will make your visit even
more memorable.
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National
Monument
Designed by the famous sculptor, Felix de Weldon,
this 15.54m high bronze monument was constructed
in 1966 to honor the country's fallen heroes during
the Communist in urgency. It is one of the largest
freestanding sculptures in the world. |
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Sultan
Abdul Saman Bulding
A stately, historic building rich in character,
it was built in 1897 to house several important
government departments during the British administration.
This Moorish-inspired building, topped by a shiny
copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, is a major
landmark in the city. It serves as the backdrop
for important events such as the National Day
Parade on August 31 and the ushering in of the
New Year. This heritage buildings now occupied
by the Supreme Court and the Textile Museum. |
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Dataran
Merdeka
Facing the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is Dataran
Merdeka or Merdeka Square, an immaculately-tufted
8.2 hectare area of historical interest. A 100
meter-high flagpole marks the spot where the Malayan
Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying
the independence of the country from British rule.
At the opposite end of the square is an inviting
spot where visitors can relax amid soothing rushing
waters of fountains, elegant colonnades and colorful
beds of zinnias and marigolds. Beneath the square
is Plaza Putra, an underground food, leisure and
entertainment complex. |
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National
Mosque
This uniquely designed mosque embodies a contemporary
expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy
and ornamentation. Its most striking feature is
the multi-fold umbrella-like roof which symbolizes
the aspirations of an independent nation. Standing
prominently against the skyline is the sleek and
stylish 73m high minaret. The national mosque
serves serves as the principal mosque for the
city dwellers. |
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