Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur (must see)

Petronas Towers are arguably the most notable landmarks in all of Malaysia. Looking over KLCC Park and Simfoni Lake, Petronas Towers stand at 1,483 feet, making them the tallest twin towers in the world.

The towers were designed by Cesar Pelli, an Argentinian architect who used Postmodern Islamic architecture to create the unique style. Petronas Towers are made from a combination of reinforced concrete, steel and glass. Construction on the towers began in 1993 and was completed six years later in 1999.

At the time of its completion, Petronas Towers were listed as the tallest buildings in the world. Since that time, the towers have been overshadowed by buildings like Taipei 101, One World Trade Center and the Burj Khalifa. They continue to be the tallest buildings in Malaysia at just 23 feet higher than the Exchange 106.

Visitors are welcome in either tower where they can explore the Petrosains Discovery Centre and the Petronas Art Gallery. They can walk the Sky Bridge that connects the two towers on the 42nd floor. An observatory deck is located on the 86th floor of Tower Two.

Suria KLCC is a retail space at the base of Petronas Towers. The shopping center is home to luxury shops, an aquarium, an art gallery and a science center.

Why You Should Visit:
It is a real cool experience to see the tallest twin towers in the world and catch a view of Kuala Lumpur from the observation deck

Tips:
Visitors are welcome in the towers between 10 AM and 6 PM on Tuesdays through Sundays. Tickets must be reserved in advance.