Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

The Petronas Twin Towers are undoubtedly the landmark of Kuala Lumpur. They can be seen (along with the KL Tower) from almost anywhere in the city. The towers are part of the KLCC complex, short for Kuala Lumpur City Center. The complex was built in 1994-1998 on the grounds of the old horse race track. The 88-floor building was completed in 1997 and remained the highest building in the world until 2004 with 452m. The Kuala Lumpur Center includes not only the famous twin towers, but also a shopping mall (Suria KLCC), a movie theatre, the new aquarium (KLCC Aquaria) and a park.

Part of the KLCC complex is the Suria KLCC shopping mall consisting of 5 floors of mostly expensive brand boutiques and many restaurants. Especially the food court on the 2nd floor is recommended. In the 3rd floor houses a TGV cinema, and the 4th floor the largest bookstore in Kuala Lumpur (Kinakurnya). The interactive technology exhibition / museum "Petrosains" by Petronas on the 4th floor is also recommended especially for children

view of the Towers at night from KLCC Park

A special attraction for locals and tourists alike is the beautifully landscaped KLCC Park at the foot of the Twin Towers. It is also a popular romantic meeting place for couples. The contrast of green park and the modern architecture of adjacent skyscrapers are great for taking pictures. For children, there is a huge playground and a wading pool to cool off.