Petronas Towers

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If anyone is planning a visit to Kuala Lumpur they should check out the famous Petronas Towers. It dominates the citys skyline and is the worlds tallest twin towers standing 1,483 ft (452 m) high.

The twin towers are home to Petronas, Malaysia's government-owned oil company, as well as associated Malaysian firms and multinational companies. Built of steel-reinforced concrete columns clad in stainless steel and glass, with a design based on geometric patterns originating in ancient Islam, the 88-story buildings are connected at levels 41 and 42 by a double-decker pedestrian skybridge, and each tower is surmounted by a 242-ft-high (74-m) pinnacle. At the lower level, the Petronas Towers also include a concert hall that is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic and a business reference library. People may also recognise these towers as they have featured in many movies such a 'Entrapment' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies'.

Tours of the building are available and while inside you can stand on the bridge for a stunning panoramic view of the city below. The tours are free and are available throughout the day but are given on a first come first serve basis. For this reason it is recommeded to go early in the day to guarantee you get a ticket. When the tour is over you could take a look at the fantastic shopping centre.

For more information on the towers and the area surrounding them, click the following link

http://www.destination360.com/asia/m...nas-towers.php