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The modern cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur is a fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian heritage combined with the colonial legacy of the British and Moorish influence. The famous Petronas Twin Towers is a must visit while you are here as well as Merdeka Square, China Town, the National Museum, Handicraft Center, Malay Village and Batik Factory.
Putrajaya is named in honor of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra. At the heart of this federal administrative center is the Putrajaya Lake where visitors can take a leisurely cruise to view many stunning landmarks. This includes the Putra Mosque, Seri Wawasan Bridge and Perdana Putra (Prime Minister’s office).
Home to one of the best collections of Islamic decorative art in the world, this museum exhibits famous textiles, carpets, jewelry, pottery and artifacts from China, Southeast Asia, India, Middle East and Iran.
Built to commemorate Malaysia’s independence, this mosque symbolizes the country’s unity and multi-cultural harmony. Inspired by mosques in India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Spain, its most striking feature is the 73-meter-high minaret and 16 point dome which resembles an open umbrella.
Also known as the Federal Territory Mosque, this mosque is heavily influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey and incorporates a combination of Malay and Middle Eastern design. The idea for building the mosque came from Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed during his tenure as Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister.
Deeply rooted in Moroccan heritage, the interior of the palace is a recreation of a typical pavilion with intricate designs on its ceilings, walls, pillars, mosaic and ornaments. Step through its huge wooden doors and get a taste of Morocco right here in Malaysia.
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