- Architectural landmarks of Kuala Lumpur
- Walking in the districts of Kuala Lumpur
- Natural world
- Temple of faith
The name of the capital of Malaysia is not translated very nicely - "Dirty mouth". But this does not prevent the city from being considered the most popular among tourists.
Architectural landmarks of Kuala Lumpur
The city is currently home to a little less than two million people, many of them are not indigenous to the capital, came from different villages, cities and countries. Similarly, in the architecture of the capital, one can note the intersection of different eras and architectural styles. In the list of landmarks built by ancient and modern architects in Kuala Lumpur, the following objects can be noted:
- the buildings of the sultanate of Abdul-Samad, the city theater, the former Glapochtamt - in the neo-Moorish style;
- the Cathedral of St. John - a representative of the neo-Gothic;
- St. Mary's Cathedral and the Royal Selangor Club - in the style of Tudor architecture;
- The Clock Tower and Museum of National History - Victorian style.
Mosques of Kuala Lumpur have become prominent representatives of Islamic architecture. The buildings of the Museum of Islamic Art and the local planetarium are made in a similar style, that is, with minarets and domes. You can also find buildings in the style of traditional Malay architecture, or typical for India or China.
Walking in the districts of Kuala Lumpur
The huge metropolis is divided into several districts, not all of them are equally interesting for tourists, especially those who visit the capital of Malaysia for the first time. The largest number of historical and cultural attractions are located in the Central District, the second most popular area is the area with an interesting name - "Golden Triangle".
The central region, as the name implies, is located in the heart of the Malaysian capital. The main tourist attractions are the National Mosque, Chinatown - the famous Chinatown, and Merdeka Square - that is what you can visit in Kuala Lumpur on your own.
Local tour operators offer to immediately go to the Sultan's Palace, which has become a kind of visiting card of the city. The scope of thought of ancient architects is striking, they used seemingly incongruous styles - Victorian and Moorish. But the author of the project and the builders managed to achieve a certain harmony, to create an architectural masterpiece.
The most interesting thing is that although the palace bears the name of the Sultan, received during its construction, the complex has always belonged to the state: throughout history, various bodies and departments were located in it. The highlight of the palace complex is the high clock tower, the most recognizable symbol of the Malaysian capital, because of it the palace received the unspoken nickname of the Malay Big Ben.
Natural world
Despite the huge number of attractions and monuments in the main city of Malaysia, the Bird Park is the second most popular city among visitors. A place has been set aside for it in the suburban area, which bears a very beautiful name - Lake Gardens.
Here birds live in their natural environment, reproduce, communicate, feed. The only limitation you can notice is the netting over the trees, which prevents them from flying away. The park contains representatives of the avifauna not only from the southeastern region, but from almost all continents.
Every day in the park, performances are arranged for guests, the main characters are, of course, the local inhabitants. The birds sing and dance, display a variety of talents, and even solve math problems. It's nice that you no longer need to pay separately for a show with the participation of birds, an entrance ticket is enough.
Temple of faith
People of many nationalities and religions live in Kuala Lumpur; you can see cathedrals, mosques, and Hindu temples in the city. The most notable of the religious buildings of Hinduism worshipers is Sri Mahamariamman - the main shrine and one of the oldest temples in the capital.
The structure consists of five tiers, towering 23 meters above the ground. All tiers are decorated with sculptures (there are more than 200 of them), all of which are famous characters of the Hindu pantheon. They remain in the memory of tourists for a long time, because they are decorated with carvings using bright multi-colored paints in the decor.
The same impressions await the guests of the temple inside. Access inside is allowed to everyone, without exception, the only requirement is to take off your shoes at the entrance. The interiors are luxuriantly decorated with natural materials and rich colors. The walls and ceiling of the main hall of the temple are decorated with ancient frescoes, Spanish and Italian ceramic tiles were used for the floor. The main treasure of the religious building is a silver chariot decorated with 200 bells.
