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  • gnh
  • By gnh on August 25, 2005
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  • The Train Station - Kuala Lumpur
    The Train Station
    by gnh
    Moorish architecture, that's what they call this famous looking train station of Kuala Lumpur.

    Perhaps the only attractive thing about the train station is the look, as the trains themselves are a great disapointment - old dilapidated, frequent delays, slow-moving and of course NOISY.

    Don't look into the toilets yet ! They were horrible the last time I took the train ( 30 years ? ) but maybe now they're better -- keep me informed if you can.

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    Architecture: What to do in KL? Look at the buildings.
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  • Quero
  • Updated By Quero on June 15, 2003
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  • Staircase rising into a mosque sanctuary - Kuala Lumpur
    Staircase rising into a
    mosque sanctuary
    by Quero
    KL has a lot of interesting architecture. Of course there are the towers. Looking down on rooftops does nothing for me, but most people like the experience. It is generally possible to go about halfway up the twin towers to the "bridge" level; alternatively, you can go all the way up into the big tv tower, Menara KL, to the revolving restaurant.

    Besides these two, some of my favorites are the Istana Budaya (Culture Palace), the National Library, the central post office complex (looks as if it's covered with lace featuring an islamic star motif), the Telekom buiding (brings to mind a giant sail), and the new Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal District Mosque), which are all modern.

    For older buildings see the original
    KL mosque, Masjid Jamek, (at the confluence of two rivers and the site of an early tin mining settlement), the original British colonial buildings at Dataran Merdeka (Independance Square), and the Buddhist and Hindu temples in Chinatown.

    Check the Travelogue for photos of some of these gems.

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  • Address: All over the city
  • Directions: Library and Istana Budaya on Jalan Tun Razak; Masjid Jamek between Independence Square and Chinatown; Menara KL in Golden Triangle area; Telekom building at Lembah Pantai.
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    Architecture: Telekon Tower...
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  • coceng
  • By coceng on September 6, 2003
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  • Blue actually not purple... - Kuala Lumpur
    Blue actually not
    purple...
    by coceng
    Another tower that you could only see in KL is the Telekom Tower.
    It resembles a slanted cut of a bamboo trunk.
    55 storeys & 310m high. Completed in 2001.
    This is Telekom Malaysia head office. Telekom is the biggest telecommunication company in this country.
    This whole building is blue in colour but I turned into my own art print. I am just being arty on my own country. Period.
    Thank you.

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  • Address: Jalan Pantai Bahru
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    Architecture: Kuala Lumpur Library (KL Memorial Library)
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  • Updated By mansionion on January 11, 2005
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  • Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library (old building) - Kuala Lumpur
    Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library
    (old building)
    by mansionion
    The Kuala Lumpur Library is formerly known as the Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library. It is housed in a modern building in the vicinity of Dataran Merdeka within the colonial district of KL.

    The library served as a one stop reference centre on Kuala Lumpur and is the first in the city to use advanced technological services such as the MyKad (Malaysia's smart ID card for its citizen) for registering members as well as MEPS Cash for cashless transactions.

    Previously, the library used to occupy a historical building that is dating back to 1909 next door. It is not suprising then that the new library building borrows its architectural inspiration from the the old building as well as other buildings within the vicinity of Dataran Merdeka.

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday - Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday: 9.30am - 12.30pm
    Closed on Monday

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  • Address: No. 1 Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
  • Phone: +603 26924 7802
  • Directions: Within Dataran Merdeka area, look for the building with two large domes.
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    Architecture: Sophisticated KLIA
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  • By daryll on October 10, 2005
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  • The scene of Kuala Lumpur Duty Free Int'l Depature - Kuala Lumpur
    The scene of Kuala Lumpur Duty
    Free Int'l Depature
    by daryll
    Kuala Lumpur Internatinal Airport is fabulous and great area to shop around and check out lates gadgets out in the market. The international departures is one of the most relaxing area while waiting to board on the plane. The Japanese architect of KLIA has brilliantly bringing the forest in the airport and redesigned airport in the forest!

    Enjoy it!

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    Architecture: National Palace
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  • By beautyinheart on February 18, 2004
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  • National Palace - Kuala Lumpur
    National Palace
    by beautyinheart
    Istana Negara (National Palace) built upon a hill near downtown Kuala Lumpur, is the official residence of the Yang DiPertuan Agong (The King). The Islamic architecture of the palace and its scenic surroundings attract streams of tourists.

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    Architecture: Amazing Architectures...
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  • coceng
  • Updated By coceng on September 6, 2003
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  • LUTH Building - Kuala Lumpur
    LUTH Building
    by coceng
    KL can boast some of fine & amazing architectures which can only be found in this country or any part of the world.
    There are too many to list here but one of my favourites is the Lembaga & Urusan Tabung Haji (LUTH) Building in KL.
    Well, if you decide to go to this building & take some photos, please don't mention 'Luth', you have to mention the full name.

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  • Address: LUTH Building, 201 Jalan Tun Razak
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    Architecture: Kuala Lumpur has many places...
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  • voyageur2
  • By voyageur2 on August 26, 2002
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  • Architecture - Kuala Lumpur
    by voyageur2
    Kuala Lumpur has many places of interest. Among them i can recommend you national monuments. They reflect both colonial and independence periods...
    In fact you will feel that rich history everywhere in city.
    For Muslim visitors visiting a glorious mosque in Kuala Lumpur is a nice experience. Its capacity and architecture gives you a sense of eternity.

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    Architecture: KTM Railway Administration Building.
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  • Updated By Guantanamera on September 13, 2006
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  • Architecture - Kuala Lumpur
    by Guantanamera
    Another stunning piece of Kuala Lumpur's classical Moorish architecture, part of a vogue of neo-Moorish design that was brought in by British architects around the 19th century... I like the Moorish aesthetic a great deal, reminds one of the Arabian Nights fantasies and that kind of thing... The towers could serve not only as a protected lookout post for military purposes, but also would make an excellent place to imprison and subjugate a whole assortment of exotic Rebeccas and Rapunzels, as was the custom in the Middle Ages...

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    Architecture: Get a beautiful view of the city
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  • By victorwkf on September 8, 2002
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  • Architecture - Kuala Lumpur
    by victorwkf
    Get a beautiful view of the city
    You should look for a place with a beautiful view of the city, including the various skyscapers, Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower.

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  • Directions: Anywhere with a nice view. The photo on the left was taken on the rooftop swimming pool of the Legend Hotel at Jalan Putra.
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