Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC
The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, otherwise known as KLCC the world's tallest twin structures.
Located in the heart of the capital city, the crown of the Kuala Lumpur contains a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling park and an upmarket shopping complex.
Inspired by the geometric shape found in Islamic architecture, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by Argentinian American architect Cesar Pelli.
Stretching out to one side of this architectural masterpiece is the spacious and beautifully landscaped KLCC Park.
Other attractions at KLCC are Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where The Aquaria Oceanarium is situated.
Those interested in visiting the sky bridge where admission is free, have to queue up for tickets. Visiting hours are from 9 am to 5 pm daily except Mondays.
How to get there
By Foot or Taxi
The Petronas Twin Towers are in between Jalan Ampang and Jalan Raja Chulan. It is also next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and opposite The Ascott.
By Train
The KLCC station is on the PUTRA LRT line.
Nearby attractions
Putrajaya
Putrajaya is the new Federal Government Administrative Centre.
Perdana Putra
Putra Perdana is the Prime Minister's Department Complex housing several government buildings and agencies.
It is located on the main hill in Putrajaya, and was built in 1997. The buildings in the complex are incluenced by Malay, Islamic and European architecture, hence its unique look.
This building has also become the icon for Putrajaya, with its distinctive green dome and clay like coloured buildings.
Besides the government complexes, are also the Putra Mosque, the Dataran Putra, and Perdana Walk.
How to get there
Car, Taxi, Bus It is located 25km south of Kuala Lumpur and 20km north of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It can be reached by expressways, urban highways dan railways.
Accommodation overview
There are several international standard hotels in Putrajaya.
Nearby attractions
- Putra Mosque 0.44km
- Putra Bridge 0.45km
- Putrajaya Cruise 0.51km
- Souq Bazaar 0.53km
- Agriculture Heritage Park 1.55km
- Palace of Justice 2.48km
- Wetland Park 2.53km
- Putrajaya International Convention Centre 5.2km
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