- Address: Kuala Lumpur City Center, 50088
- Telephone / Fax: +60 3-2331 8080, +60 3-2331 1723
- E-mail: skybridge@petronas.com.my
- Website: www.petronastwintowers.com.my
- Height: 451.9 m
- Number of floors: 88 (+5 underground)
- Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9: 00-21: 00
- Ticket price: adult - $ 20, children - $ 8, children under 2 - free of charge
The amazing Kuala Lumpur , which locals often abbreviate simply as KL, is not only the official capital of Malaysia , but also the country's largest city. Walking along the noisy streets of the modern metropolis, it's hard to imagine that 150 years ago there was a small village on this place, and the population barely reached 50 people.
Today Kuala Lumpur attracts tourists from different parts of the world with a lot of historical monuments, lush parks , vast shopping centers , lively street markets and trendy nightclubs. And the main local attraction for the past 20 years remains the legendary skyscraper - the twin towers Petronas in Malaysia (Petronas Twin Towers).
Interesting facts about the towers of Petronas
The idea of building Petronas towers belongs to the architect Cesar Pelly - an Argentinean , whose work also includes the World Financial Center in New York and several other major attractions. The construction of one of the main symbols of the country began in 1992 and lasted about 6 years. In the construction of the Petronas towers, two competing companies (a large Japanese consortium led by Hazama Corporation and the South Korean consortium Samsung C & T Corporation) took part in the construction, which allowed to invest in the established terms.
Having started work, builders faced a number of problems. One of the key was the inconsistency of the ground in different parts - a part of the skyscraper would be built on the edge of a solid rock, while the other on a soft limestone that would certainly sink. As a result, it was decided to move the construction site 61 meters from the originally planned location. Nevertheless, the map of Kuala Lumpur clearly shows that Petronas towers are in the heart of the capital, right behind the central city park (KLCC Park).
The official opening ceremony took place on August 1, 1999, with the participation of then-incumbent Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (1981-2003). This event became truly significant in the history of the whole state, and the figures spoke for themselves:
- height of Petronas towers - 451.9 m;
- number of floors - 88 + 5, located underground;
- number of elevators - 78;
- the total area of the internal buildings is 395,000 sq. m. m;
- the cost of construction is 1.6 billion cu.
For 6 years (1998-2004), the legendary Petronas towers in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) led the rating of the highest buildings in the world, and the title "The largest twin towers" has not lost to this day.
Architectural features
The architecture of one of the world's tallest structures is very symbolic. Petronas towers are built in the style of postmodernism, reflecting the era of the 21st century. Great attention in the development of the design of the building was given to the reflection of the philosophy of the East and the Islamic religion. Thus, the number of floors (88) symbolizes infinity - one of the most important concepts in the Muslim worldview. In addition, the very structure of the towers resembles an eight-pointed star formed from two superimposed squares (the Muslim symbol of Rub al-Hizb). Overall, the modern design of the structure portrays Malaysia as a far-sighted nation that is proud of its heritage and looks to the future with optimism.
The interior of Petronas towers in Malaysia is designed taking into account all the national characteristics, which attracts even more visitors. The very structure of the structure resembles a "city in the city" with a lot of boutiques and souvenir shops. In addition to office premises, there is a skyscraper in the territory:
- His Philharmonic;
- art Gallery;
- science Center;
- aquarium and many others. other
One of the most popular entertainment for tourists is the ascent to the bridge (Skybridge), which connects the famous twin towers. Located between 41 and 42 floors above 170 meters above the ground, it guarantees unforgettable views and spectacular images. The bridge itself is 2-storey, and its length is about 58 m. For security reasons, the number of visitors per day was limited to 1000 people, and anyone wishing to admire the scenery of Kuala Lumpur from Skybridge should plan an excursion to the Petronas towers in the morning.
Where are the towers of Petronas?
Photos of the legendary Petronas towers in Malaysia are known far beyond its borders and have become a kind of visiting card of the state, so it is not surprising that more than 150,000 tourists come here every year. You can visit the landmark any day of the week, except Monday, from 9:00 to 21:00. Tickets are purchased online through the Internet or directly on the spot, at the ticket office, but keep in mind that the queue can be too long, and it will take half a day to stand in it.
About how to get to the Petronas towers, let's talk in more detail:
- By public transport : buses No.B114 (stop Suria KLCC, Jalan P Ramlee) and No. 79, 300, 302, 303, U22, U26 and U30 (KLCC Jalan Ampang).
- By taxi: the exact address of Petronas towers is Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Center, 50088.
Not far from the central sight of the city are several hotels with a view of the towers of Petronas. The cost of rooms in them is beyond the limits, but believe me - it's worth it. The best hotel, according to travelers, is the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur (from $ 160 per day).