There are many architectural and scenic wonders to be found in Kuala Lumpur and they serve as the pride of the residents and major attractions for tourists. Some of the more spectacular landmarks include the Petronas Twin Towers, the Tugu Negara, and the Kuala Lumpur Tower, commonly referred to as the KL Tower. These significant icons are not the only attraction in Kuala Lumpur, it is rich in culture, the arts and history. Tourists who are staying in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hotels have the opportunity to explore all these diverse elements.
The Petronas Twin Towers are the second largest of world buildings. They were the tallest before being surpassed by Taipei 101 in 2004, though they remain the tallest twin buildings to be found. They were built on the site of Kuala Lumpur’s race track and were designed by Cesar Pelli, and American-Argentine architect. Muslim influence can be seen in the design through the use of motifs that are typical to Muslim art. The cross section design also demonstrates Muslim influence.
The Tugu Negara is a sculpture that commemorates those that died in Malaysia’s struggle for freedom in World War II.It depicts a group of soldiers carrying the Jalur Gemilang, which is the national flag. Each of the figures represents a specific quality, and symbolizes vigilance, strength, sacrifice and courage. In a special ceremony that is held on July 31 of each year, military leaders, the police and the Prime Minister lay garlands at the memorial to pay their respect to the fallen soldiers. The KL Tower is the focal point of the KL Center. It has an antenna that reaches 421 meters and used for communication. Among the many features of the tower is a revolving restaurant. The revolving floor plate on which the restaurant is based varies between one and three rotations per hour. This allows diners the opportunity to view great panorama scenes of the city. Tourists visiting from Seattle, Washington may be reminded of their own pride of the city, the Space Needle.
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