Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city in Malaysia. This large metropolis e is located in the middle of the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia and is situated right at the intersection of the rivers Klang and Gombek. The town is situated about 35 km from the coast and is the center of modern and extensive transport network of the peninsula. In this large and fast-growing city population of about 1.6 million people, has representatives from all ethnic groups living in Malaysia.
Over the centuries, Kuala Lumpur has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. Now is one of the most modern and dynamic cities in the whole Asian continent. Modern building in Kuala Lumpur began noticeably after the Second World War and especially after independence of Malaysia. Today the city is a major industrial center of the country, is home to many financial and commercial corporations.
Although modern urbanization, the construction of gigantic buildings, road junctions and overpowered the whole vast sweep of development in every aspect of Kuala Lumpur remains true to its roots. Furthermore, skyscrapers, superb restaurant with Asian specialties and spectacular hotels, the architecture of the city has retained the imprint of its colonial past mix. Notable in this respect are the building of the Sultan Abdul Samad and Royal Club “Selangor”.
With a hand on heart we can say that Kuala Lumpur’s past and future meet in battle unclear which of the two would prevail. But perhaps there is no need in this clash have a winner. Overall, Malaysia’s capital, no impressive historical sites, which does not mean that it has nothing to see. As the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur is the center of a rich cultural life.
Probably the biggest tourist attraction of the metropolis are Petronas Towers, which until recently were the highest buildings in the world. The two towers are a symbol, literally and figuratively breathtaking of economic, social growth, capital notes that in recent decades. Their height reaches a staggering 452 meters and have 88 floors and a total of 32,000 windows. Asian twins were built in 1997. Here is housed the local oil company Petronas and many banks, businesses, shops, shopping and entertainment centers. At the top was built concert hall with excellent acoustics.
The construction of the project is mainly financed by private investors, but with massive support of the Government of Malaysia’s national oil company “Petronas’. Designed by American architect Cesar Pelli. Each tower has 29 double, high-speed elevators. The Petronas Towers are interconnected with the “air bridge”. It was built between 41st and 42nd floor of each building. Additional air security facility built specifically give props which are attached to the structure.
Especially popular was the bridge after it was included as background in developing activities in Hollywood cinema production “Entrapment” starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Sean Connery. Among other attractions in Kuala Lumpur Batu Caves, which are unique Hindu shrine. Here you can see space 42.7 m high statue of Lord Murugan. The area is popular among the followers of Hinduism, who every year gather here to celebrate the Hindu New Year festival known as Thaipusam, which takes place after the new moon in March.
These caves have some of the most magnificent views. Here are naturally formed large size windows through which sunlight enters through the day. Today Batu Caves are among the most visited destinations in Asia. Among other interesting buildings in the capital of Malaysia is the National Theatre Istana Budaya and the British colonial building Dataran Merdeka.
