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    Kuala Lumpur Landmarks That Can’t Be Missed

    Wed, Mar 3, 2010

    Malaysia



    Kuala Lumpur’s fast growing development has formed a skyline of unique and unusual architecture, which is a beautiful combination of western and eastern styles with touch of Malaysian traditional arts. Enjoy walking around Kuala Lumpur landmarks that dots the landscape.

    Being known for slow paced and relaxed life, those who want to escape from the busy pace of the city will enjoy the KL Butterfly Park, KL Lake Gardens, KL Bird Park, Hibiscus and Orchid Gardens and KL Deer Park. These places are great to take a break from daily routines.

    The following are the famous Kuala Lumpur landmarks that you are cant miss seeing them:

    Dataran Merdeka:

    It is the most important landmark of Malaysia. Dataran Mardeka, name itself is descriptive, which means square and independence respectively. It signifies the independence of Malaysia got after being a colonized for a time. The flagpole situated there is the tallest pole in the globe.

    Dataran Merdeka

    Kuala Lumpur Tower:

    The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a great place to see beautiful skyline of the city as well as the tower is known as fifth tallest tower of the world. The tower is also great place to dine and enjoy a beautiful view from 421 meters high.

    Jamek Mosque:

    The Jamek Mosque is one the oldest and main mosque in Kuala Lumpur that is still in use. It was constructed in 1901 and still has Moghul style architecture preserved carefully.

    Petronas Twin Towers:

    Petronas Twin Towers is one of the best exemplar of modern architecture in Kuala Lumpur. The Building is made of glass and steel that stand out of the other modern building around it. It has 88 floors and high-speed elevators. The building also offers some of the spectacular views of the city.

    Petronas Twin Towers

    Sultan Abdul Samad Moorish Architecture:

    Situated at the Merdeka Square, the National History Museum is one of the most visited places in Kuala Lumpur. It is just not a museum but the gallery is also a landmark as the building architecture has Moorish architecture built in 1897.

    Kuala Lumpur Railway Station:

    Its just not and ordinary railway station but also marks Moorish Architecture. It has been attracting tourist as well as historian from all over the world. The arches and structure is still in good condition.

    Royal Selangor Club:

    Situated at the Merdeka Square, the Royal Selangor Club was previously used by the colonial ruler for shade while playing cricket. Later it became two-story building and later, in 1910, the building underwent renovation construction. This time the architectural design was built in mock-Tudor style, which has been attracting many tourists.

    Royal Selangor Club
    These are the important Kuala Lumpur Landmarks that are very old and has significant history behind it.

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