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Masjid
Jamek
 Today's
visitors to the still muddy confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers
will find the magnificent Masjid Jamek (Friday Mosque). Built in 1909
and nestled in a picturesque groove of coconut palms, the design is adapted
from a Moghul mosque in Northern India, although created by an English
architect. Accessible from Jalan Tun Perak, the mosque features a walled
courtyard and a three-domed prayer hall flanked by two minarets rising
above the height of the palms.
Kuala
Lumpur Tower
 Apart
from the majestic Twin Towers, the awesome sight of the 421 meters Menara
Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) is one of the first and perhaps most enduring
images a visitor to KL will encounter. KL Tower is not just the world's
fourth tallest telecommunication tower, but also an exciting tourist destination
with much to offer visitors in the way of cultural activities, shopping
bargains, and even the ambience of a forest reserve. It is not one but
two 360 degrees view. By day, you will see lakes, picturesque sections
of the city, and the modern LRT system snaking across the city. By night,
the city undergoes a transformation and is miraculously turned into a
sea of kaleidoscopic lights. On clear days, one can see as far as the
straits of Malacca.
National
Museum
 The
National Museum, located right outside the Lake Gardens, is a palatial
structure built in the style of old Malay Architecture. With its Minangkabau
roof, it is another impressive building. Its imposing entrance is flanked
by murals depicting aspects of Malaysian culture and history. Acclaimed
to be one of Southeast Asia's finest museum, it houses a major part of
Malaysia's historical and archeological collections. Outside are old locomotives,
vintage cars, and relics of other transportation from days gone by. Reconstructed
Malay palaces from other parts of the country also grace the grounds.
Sultan
Abdul Samad Building
 Completed
in 1897, the building served as a government administrative building and
is designed in distinctive Moorish style. It now houses the Supreme and
High Courts. This is the most photographed building in the city, with
a 40 meter clock tower (affectionately dubbed 'Big Ben'), topped with
a golden dome and flanked on both sides by two dome-topped towers. During
state occasions, colored lights twinkle in the arches, making it look
like a scene from an Arabian night tale. Directly opposite is Merdeka
Square, the scene of the annual independence celebration. At the southern
end of the square is the world's tallest flagpole standing at 100 meters
and majestically flying the national flag. On weekends, with the roads
closed off, this is the center of activities and cultural shows that posses
great entertainment for both locals and tourists alike.
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