Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Towers are the main attraction of the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. In 1998 – at the time of completion of construction, the skyscraper was the tallest building in the world. Since then, tourists from all over the world amazed by its size and amazing architectural beauty.

Description

Petronas Towers is an 88-storey skyscraper. The decision to build it taken by the Prime Minister, who wanted to build an Islamic-style building. All expenses covered by the oil and gas company. The work took six years and cost $ 800 million. The height of the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia reaches 450 meters.

The structure of the building is quite complex. The area of ​​all premises is equal to the area of ​​48 football fields. This area contains conference rooms, an art gallery and offices. More than ten thousand people work in the skyscraper.

Both buildings connected at the 42nd floor level by an air bridge. It provides not only fire safety, but also affects the overall reliability of the building. The bridge two-storied and reaches 58 meters in length. The building has a parking lot for 4500 cars and equipped with high-speed elevators.

How to climb the towers

An hour visit to the Petronas Towers in Malaysia will cost 85 ringit – about 23 dollars. Tickets sold at the box office near the buildings or online. They climb up in small groups: first on the SkyBridge – a transparent bridge, and then on the 86th floor of the tower. The best time to climb Petronas is at sunset.

In this case, you can see the panorama of the city both in the light and in the dark, when everything around illuminated by lights. The towers are open to visitors every day, except Mondays, from 9 am to 9 pm. If you don’t know what to see in Kuala Lumpur, be sure to head to the towers.

In each of the towers, twenty-nine two-story elevators installed, their total carrying capacity designed for 52 people. Today, more than seventy passenger and freight elevators are in operation in Petronas.

When to visit the towers

The Petronas Twin Towers are equally beautiful in any light. During the day, against the background of the landscaped area around the skyscraper, very beautiful photographs obtained. In the evening, Petronas looks especially majestic. There are always a lot of tourists near the towers, as this is the main attraction of the Malaysian capital.

The area around the towers well-groomed and well-maintained. From the inside you can see a fountain, a walking park and a children’s pool. Here you can relax, take a walk, and in the evening admire the show of the singing fountains.

Shopping center

Suria KLCC shopping center is located at the very base of the towers. The six-storey complex has more than four hundred shops, most of which are luxury. On the top floor of Suria KLCC, there is a food court with affordable food prices. On the ground floor, you can buy delicious pastries and desserts.

Singing Fountains

Singing fountain shows held every evening near the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. This amazing and amazing sight is completely free and constantly changing.

Among the public are tourists and local youth. Singing fountains turn on at eight o’clock in the evening and work for two hours with short breaks. Music can be different: from classics to modern tunes. The show is truly mesmerizing, aided by the shining skyscrapers nearby.

How to get there

You can get to the towers – one of the most interesting places in Kuala Lumpur – by metro, KLCC station. If you are coming from the airport, you need to get off at the KL Sentral stop and change to underground transport. The skyscraper visible from almost anywhere in the city, and if the hotel located in the center, it could reach on foot. You can also get there by public transport, and it is absolutely free. The GoKL bus will take you there, you need to get off at the KLCC stop.

Interesting Facts

• Especially for the construction of the Twin Towers in Malaysia, an extra strong yet resilient concrete developed.
• In the computer game Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, three missions unfold in the basements, hallway and apartments of one of the towers.
• In the film “Code of the Apocalypse” the heroine of Anastasia Zavorotnyuk jumps from the bridge of the Petronas tower.
• The towers have an official website www.petronas.com.my