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Merdeka Square KL

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About Merdeka Square KL

The historic heart of Kuala Lumpur - the square where Malaysia's independence flag was raised in 1957, surrounded by the Royal Selangor Club, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and the world's tallest flagpole. The Victorian Gothic architecture of the surrounding colonial government buildings is extraordinary.

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📍Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia

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Petronas Twin Towers

The world's tallest twin towers (452m) and Malaysia's most iconic landmark, designed by Cesar Pelli and opened in 1998. The Skybridge connecting the towers at level 41 and the observation deck at level 86 offer extraordinary views over KL. Book tickets online well in advance.

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Batu Caves KL

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KL Tower (Menara KL)

At 421 meters, the KL Tower offers the city's most accessible 360-degree panoramic views from its open-air deck - without the height restrictions of the Petronas observation deck. The Forest Eco Park at the tower base has a suspended walkway through primary rainforest in the middle of the city.

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