Things to see in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, with an urban population of about 1.4 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 8 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1National Mosque of Malaysia Place of worship
The National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m2) of gardens.
2Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque Place of worship
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak.
3Batu Caves Nature
Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located on a 325 m (1,066 ft)–tall mogote, about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.
4National Museum of Malaysia Museum
The National Museum is a public museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia dedicated to Malaysian art, culture, and history. Located on Jalan Damansara close to Perdana Lake Gardens across KL Sentral station.
5Independence Square Neighbourhood
Independence Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
6Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Museum
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 12 December 1998.
7Federal Territory Mosque Place of worship
The Federal Territory Mosque is a Sunni mosque, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque is situated near MATRADE complex and the Federal Government Complex off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, in the Segambut district.
8Kuala Lumpur Bird Park Park
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre (8.5 ha) public aviary in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.
9Suria KLCC Shopping
Suria KLCC is a 6-storey shopping mall located at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Suria KLCC is a premier shopping destination with over 300 flagship stores.
10Aquaria KLCC Park
The Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
11As Syakirin Mosque Place of worship
The As Syakirin Mosque, also known as KLCC Mosque, is a mosque located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque is situated near the Suria KLCC shopping centre and the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world.
12National Monument History
The Tugu Negara is a national monument that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960.
13Petronas Philharmonic Hall Arts & culture
The Petronas Philharmonic Hall is Malaysia's first concert hall built specifically for Western classical music.
14Central Market Shopping
Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
15Perdana Botanical Gardens Park
Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly Perdana Lake Gardens, Lake Gardens, and Public Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park.
16St. John's Cathedral Place of worship
Cathedral of St John The Evangelist is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur and the seat of its Archbishop, Julian Leow Beng Kim.
17KLCC Park Park
The KLCC Park (Taman KLCC) is an urban park in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The park has been designed to provide greenery to the Petronas Twin Towers and to the areas surrounding it.
18Malaysian Houses of Parliament Landmark
The Malaysian Houses of Parliament, also known as the Parliament House, is a complex where the Malaysian Parliament assembles. The structure is located at the Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, close to the Malaysian National Monument.
19Istana Budaya Arts & culture
The Istana Budaya or also known as the Palace of Culture, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theatre, operetta, classical concerts and opera from local and international performances.
20Sri Mahamariamman Temple Place of worship
The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, or Sri Mahamariamman Temple, is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street).
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