Where are the Petronas Twin Towers located? Petronas: Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Malaysia is another Asian country where I really dreamed of going and, of course, taking a famous photo against the backdrop of the twin towers, which were once the tallest buildings in the world. This is the most popular place, travelers arriving in Kuala Lumpur go there almost first of all. You can say that you have not been to Kuala Lumpur if you do not have such a photo. And I'm no exception to the rule.

To be honest, what else you can see in this city, I did not know until the very arrival there. It turned out to be something to look at. But you can read about other attractions.

Before coming to Kuala Lumpur, I imagined this city consisting of only skyscrapers, among which are the twin towers. But in reality, I saw that there are not so many skyscrapers, multi-storey buildings - yes, they are present, but perhaps not all of them can be called super-high.

The towers are really impressive, I saw them for the first time right from the hotel window. In general, they are visible from almost anywhere in the city. And what panoramas open at night are simply breathtaking!

I arrived in Malaysia in the evening, and it was already dark, so I went straight from the airport to the hotel. My room was located on a relatively high floor, so the view from the window was simply amazing! And thanks to such circumstances, it was possible to take interesting photographs against the backdrop of the towers. The next day it was decided to go directly to them and study everything in more detail.

What is the Petronas skyscraper in Malaysia?

Why twin towers and why Petronas? This question popped into my head.

It turned out that they are named after the state oil company Petronas, which decided to overtake America and build the world's tallest skyscraper. And they did it. Towers were erected from 1992 to 1996. As a result, Petronas were recognized as the tallest building in the world, moving the Chicago skyscraper Sea Tower from the first line.

The height of the twin towers was 451.9 meters or 88 floors. But already in 2003, they lost their championship to Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

The two towers were built by two different companies, said to increase productivity. And due to the fact that the soil in this place turned out to be soft, the piles were driven in more than 100 meters. The result was the deepest concrete foundation in the world. The towers house offices, a theater, art Gallery, concert hall, cafes and restaurants, as well as a shopping center. And work in them, imagine, more than ten thousand people. Broken at the foot beautiful park with fountains and pools, which is very nice to walk around and take a photo.

On the 86th floor there is an observation deck, and on the 42nd floor the two buildings are connected by a covered bridge. This bridge, by the way, is also the highest in the world.

How to get to the Petronas Twin Towers

I found out that the towers are located in the KLCC area (see on the map), and there are several ways to get there:

• If you live in the nearest area, then you can walk, just follow the direction to the towers. I noticed very few pedestrians on the streets, maybe because it is too hot, maybe because the roads are practically not provided for them.
• Get there by taxi. Catch a car, ask to turn on the meter, explain that you want to see the towers. Such a trip will cost about $4 or RM15 (depending on your location and time of day). And it is also desirable that the Internet and a navigator work for you, which will show the nearest route to the towers, otherwise Asian drivers can take you around the city with a breeze in order to increase the meter reading.

• Get by public transport. The nearest metro station, KLCC, is a 5-minute walk from the towers.

• The nearest monorail station, Bukit Nanas Monorail, is a bit further away and is a 15-minute walk away.

• Well, if you have a connecting flight, and you only have a day to see the towers, then go there directly from the airport either by taxi or by subway if it's not night. To do this, you need to take the KLIA Express from the airport, which will take you to the KL Sentral station in a little less than 30 minutes and for about $ 10 (38 ringgit). There, change to the Kelana Jaya metro line and follow to the KLCC station, then walk 5 minutes and you are there.

For myself, I chose a taxi. True, on the way the driver managed to show me a catalog with excursions and offer his services in the near future. This was not part of my plans, so I politely thanked him and left right at the foot of the twin towers.

And here I stand and think... Is it worth it for me to climb them or can I just walk around and take interesting photos, because I saw the giants themselves from the window of my hotel, and it really pleased me, but what will I see from the towers themselves?

Opening hours and cost of attendance

An hourly visit to the Petronas Towers in Malaysia costs 85 ringgit - about $ 20, depending on the current exchange rate.

You can buy tickets at the box office or on the official website. There, on the website, you can find out in detail the hours and days of the visit. They go upstairs in groups: first to the transparent bridge, and then to the 86th floor of the tower. They work for visiting tourists daily from 9.00 to 21.00, excluding Mondays.

Of course, it is worth visiting the towers, but as for climbing the observation deck and the bridge, maybe not. Here everyone makes a decision for himself. Previously, it was free, you just had to come early and stand in line for a couple of hours. And now the rise costs $ 20, and you can’t do without queues. Therefore, I decided that I would not climb, and went to explore the area around.

A wonderful garden at the Petronas Towers or how to take a super photo

And around there is a tropical garden where you can rest in the shade of vegetation and take beautiful photos, which I decided to do.

This park contains almost 2,000 unique plant species from around the world, there are sculptures, bridges, fountains, a lake and walking areas. Well, if you want to take good photos of the towers, then you can’t do without visiting the park. Here are the best places to shoot.

Moving along the paths, you will meet signs along the way indicating that you can take a great shot from this angle. There are more than 10 of them, so a walk through the park took me about an hour. And I even sat down to rest in one of the arbors in the shade.

By the way, the park has free toilets in excellent condition. If you are visiting Kuala Lumpur with children, then walking through this oasis will give you great pleasure, because for the little guests there is even a pool with a waterfall.

Entrance to the park is free.

Where to eat near the Petronas Towers and hide from the sweltering heat

After I walked around the park and took photos from all angles against the backdrop of the famous twin towers, I was honestly tired and realized that I needed to cool off in an air-conditioned room. And the best solution was to go to the Suria KLCC shopping center, located between the towers.

On the lowest floor there is a Foodmarket supermarket and various cafes, where I enjoyed a bite of sushi at a reasonable price of about $ 5. There is a good food court on the third floor. Also on the territory of the shopping center are a cinema, a concert hall and an art gallery.

On the first floor there are boutiques of world famous brands, including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and so on; on the second and third floors there are shops of more democratic brands Mango, Benetton and others. Even if you don't intend to shop, Suria KLCC is still worth a visit, the center is striking in its beauty, and it is also a great opportunity to eat and cool off a bit.

See the twin towers at night

It seemed to me that a day trip to the twin towers was not enough, and I decided to go there late in the evening to see all the beauty in a different color. And it really was worth it!

A the best place to view all the details, became the famous Sky Bar. It is located on the 33rd floor of the Traders Hotel, which is next to the park.

The bar offers a breathtaking panorama of the whole of Kuala Lumpur and, of course, the twin towers.

The highlight of the SkyBar is the illuminated pool surrounded by comfortable sofas: the perfect place for a romantic evening or for those who love to party. I belong to the latter, so I enjoyed spending half the night there.

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Summing up my trip to Malaysia, I can say that it was a success. And another dream came true. And, of course, the famous photo with the twin towers in the background appeared in my collection!

I spent a wonderful time in Kuala Lumpur, visited many interesting places have great memories of this city. But still, the most important place to visit, which I was especially impressed with, is undoubtedly the Petronas Twin Towers!

• DATE 1998
• STYLE Postmodernism
• MATERIALS Reinforced concrete and stainless steel cladding
• ARCHITECT Caesar Pelli, Thornton-Tomasetti (engineers)
• The tallest twin towers in the world

The change of the century and the turn of the whole millennium were marked in architecture by a new round of the high-altitude race. grew up in cities that had never thought of building towers before. The high-altitude parameters of buildings, which only yesterday seemed literally transcendental, quickly lost their halo of exclusivity, turning into the most ordinary technical characteristics. The list of the tallest buildings of our time was updated several times a year.

Against this background, the creation of skyscrapers, which not only at a certain time topped the world ranking of the tallest buildings, but turned out to be among the most popular and memorable buildings of the whole decade, looks like a particularly notable achievement. Any architect has the right to be proud of such a spectacular structure! Of course, we are talking about the famous Malaysian complex - the Petronas Towers.

Skyscrapers are a modern technological marvel, and at the same time, they are “undoubtedly symbols of wealth and power. They first arose at the end of the 19th century, in large American cities such as New York and Chicago. There the new wealth of industry and commerce reached its peak.

The most famous skyscraper is (1931), it remained the tallest in the world for more than 40 years, but then the record moved to another American building, (1974). And for another 20 years, no one could surpass the new height.

Tall twin towers

The project that finally broke the Sears Tower record wasn't just another skyscraper in Atlanta or Dallas, it was a pair of amazing towers in Malaysia. After the "economic tigers" appeared in Asia, a new focus of money and power arose. The inevitable result was that unimaginable buildings began to appear in China, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. Once upon a time, grandiose skyscrapers were a purely Western (primarily American) phenomenon. Now they have grown up all over Asia as symbols of national pride and economic prosperity.

The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are a clear expression of the intentions of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mahathir bin Mohamad to make Malaysia an industrial economy and a leader in the region by 2020. The towers stand in the midst of a massive rebuilding of Kuala Lumpur, around which remnants of the colonial past are constantly being destroyed and an entirely new future for Malaysia is being created.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad proposed to build the towers in an "Islamic" style. Therefore, two eight-pointed stars were taken as the basis for the plan of symmetrical buildings, and Pelly added semicircular ledges for stability. As a result, the bright stepped completion of both skyscrapers turned out to be surprisingly multicultural.

The creator of the towers is the American architect Caesar Pelli, he worked with the engineering company Thornton-Tomasetti. One of the towers houses the headquarters of the government oil company Petroleum Nasional Berhad. In total, the towers have 750,000 m2 of office space, 140,000 m2 of retail and entertainment halls, 4,500 parking spaces. There is also a conference center, an oil museum and a concert hall. One of the requirements of the project was to provide a place where Muslim office workers could perform the obligatory prayers twice a day.

The towers are built mainly of reinforced concrete, which is not typical for such tall buildings. True, the concrete was specially designed for this project. They rest on many piles driven into the ground, into the soft stone below it, for as much as 93 meters. Such an unusually deep foundation can support the weight of huge towers, 452 meters high.

The competitive design of office buildings with a height of 451.9 meters for an oil and gas company was accepted in 1992. The construction of the 88-story towers began in 1994, and the official opening took place in 1999. Two competing companies were engaged in construction at once, and in the process they solved many unique technical and engineering problems.

For example, in the course of geological surveys, it turned out that the site allocated for the towers is located on heterogeneous areas of soil, which would lead to subsidence of parts of the building. As a result, the buildings were completely moved by 60 meters and piles were driven to a depth of more than 100 meters into soft ground. Today it is one of the largest concrete foundations in the world.

A person of Western culture, brought up on the aesthetics of the famous American skyscrapers of the first third of the 20th century, will see in the nature of the completions of the Petronas Tower references to the hierarchical spiers of Art Deco architecture, which have become relevant again in high-rise architecture due to the spread of postmodernism ideas. Adherents of Muslim traditions see the multi-tiered stepped top with alternating rounded and rectangular ledges as a modern reflection of Islamic decorativeism.

A careful observer can also see references to ancient Hindu and Buddhist architecture in this structure. And by itself, a comparison with neighboring Indonesian monuments suggests itself (in particular, with the ancient cult complex Prambanan on the island of Java). In addition to architectural associations, another one arises - with the form of ceremonial headdresses of the rulers of South Asia. So the variety of veiled cultural codes, when everyone can find in this building something of their own, habitually close, explains its high popularity among representatives of various nations.

The Petronas Towers Twins are a rare example of a complex that has caused great amount imitations and replicas all over the world (it must also be taken into account that they were not built at the dawn of the development of skyscrapers, but quite recently). Even in the process of construction in 1996, the complex was recognized as the highest paired office complex, and years later remains the most famous pair of all high-rise twins in the world.

After the success of the Petronas, twin high-rise towers were at the height of fashion. Many eminent architects began to offer customers similar

compositional solutions. At the same time, Cesar Pelli himself no longer returned to this idea in his work, preferring to develop other figurative solutions, including for high-rise buildings.

Petronas Towers is extremely high-tech, it is literally crammed with technical innovations and the latest materials. The total area of ​​all premises of the complex is colossal: 48 football fields could fit on 213,750 m2! And the buildings themselves with an adjacent plot occupy 40 hectares of urban territory.

The basis of the construction of the paired high-rise complex is by no means light steel, as one might assume due to the openwork of the outlines of the facades. A significant limitation that influenced the choice of the main material for the supporting structures was the requirement to build a skyscraper from Malaysian building materials.

The local industry could not produce high-quality light steel in the right time. Therefore, a special elastic concrete with the addition of quartz was developed for Petronas, comparable in strength to steel. During the construction process, due to low-quality concrete, it was necessary to dismantle the finished one and re-make the whole floor. As a result, the skyscraper turned out to be twice as heavy as similar steel ones.

The structural frame and internal spaces are adjusted to the millimeter. The towers do not have a central core, and in elevator shafts, for the sake of efficient use of space, two double-decker elevators travel each, each stopping at its own floors - even or odd. In addition, since seismic resistance is an important factor in construction throughout the region, there were also increased requirements for the Petronas towers in this area.

The construction of skyscrapers is such that they will stand even if they lose the support of three of the sixteen supporting columns. The connecting openwork bridge on giant ball bearings also serves as additional insurance: it does not allow the towers to sway too much and deviate from each other, giving the structure greater rigidity and stability. In addition, this air passage is another escape route between the upper parts of the complex in case of fire.

The aforementioned openwork bridge connecting the towers is in fact extremely heavy: its weight is as much as 452.6 tons. This part of the complex is specially made in South Korea and disassembled (493 individual fragments) in the summer of 1995 was transported to Malaysia. The assembly of the structure was carried out at the foot of the towers, and the installation with the main volumes is already at a height.

From the very beginning, the building was designed with the needs of the state oil corporation Petronas in mind, and as a result, the headquarters cost the customer and the main investor 2 billion ringgits (800 million dollars). But in addition to a comfortable and status office, the company became the owner of one of the most recognizable buildings of the decade, and Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia as a whole acquired a new main urban dominant, a truly iconic monument of modern architecture, and even the image of an advanced and progressive power of the region in the field of modern architecture and engineering and construction - a bonus that cannot be calculated in monetary terms.

The building has a museum, exhibition halls and an art gallery, and you have to spend a whole day visiting the observation decks, since the line is built in the early morning, and by 6 am the registration for the opportunity to get into this line is already terminated.

windy heights

In addition to the strength of buildings, there is another big problem for such skyscrapers. So that people can easily get to the upper floors, you need a lot of elevators, elevators take up a lot of space on the floors. So two 44-story "extensions" near the towers are needed so that there is enough space for offices in the buildings.

Between the towers there is a two-story "heavenly bridge" 48 meters long and weighing 738 tons. At a height of about half the towers, it can be used to go from one lobby with an elevator to another. In addition, it is an emergency exit for strikingly tall buildings. Such buildings can sway from strong winds, so the “sky bridge” is attached to the buildings with movable fasteners, it can move 138 m on each side up to 30 centimeters. The skybridge towers seem like huge gateways to the revitalized city that is rapidly growing around them.

The Petronas Towers are no longer considered the tallest building in the world. In 2004, the record passed to Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper. In addition, giant buildings are now being built in South Korea and Shanghai. Whether these buildings are worth the huge money, the resources and energy that are invested in them, is a political question, and there is still no answer to it.

Mahathir proved that Asians can achieve development without democracy and prosperity without political rights. Historically, skyscrapers have been symbols of Western capitalism and the vibrant energy of development. Whether they can serve as symbols of something in completely different cultures remains to be seen. But they are already making an impression, reminding us of the drive for change that made Asia strong and propelled it into the 21st century.

We can observe evidence of the popularity of Pelli's creation in popular culture. In The Trap, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, much of the intriguing story of the biggest electronic banking heist on New Year's Eve 2000 takes place in the unusual spaces of a steamy Malaysian skyscraper. The most breathtaking episode was filmed on suspended structures and festive illumination of the bridge connecting the upper parts of the towers. A deft escape of the film's characters ends with a parachute jump in an elevator shaft, which would be impossible in a less technically advanced and not so large-scale structure.

And if in digital terms the Malaysian twins gradually have more and more competitors, then in terms of figurative and artistic level, this work can be safely considered one of the true peaks of Cesar Pelli's work.

June 8th, 2013

On the very first day after the night arrival, we decided to visit Petronas And Menaru. First of all, we stomped to the Petronas, from Chinetown This walk took us about a minute. 30-45 with a calm step, we went by Bukit Bintang, using the KL card, which was taken at some hotel, from a girl offering excursions. We arrived there at 11 am, and we were told that there were no tickets left and if you want to get there, you need to buy them in advance. And it’s not a fact yet what will happen the next day. Fortunately, we went on the very first day, otherwise we would not have got to the Petronas. So, if you are going to, consider this fact.

So the tickets are worth 10 ringgit(about 100 baht) – only on Sky Bridge, 40 ringgit(about 400 baht) - on Sky Bridge and Observation Deck, RM200 for Sky Bridge, Observation Deck and lunch, RM350 for Sky Bridge, Observation Deck and Set Chinese-Japanese-Western Dinner (that is, dinner of your choice). We bought tickets for 40 ringgit.

visit assigned only for a certain time, of course, first they will ask if it is convenient for you. The very procedure of visiting the Petronas bridge (Sky Bridge) and observation deck(Observation deck) lasts only 30 minutes: 10 minutes to the bridge and 20 minutes to the observation deck.

This is not very encouraging: you don’t have time to see everything, take a closer look, tinker with the camera, choose angles, because you have to hurry, or rather, you don’t have to hurry yourself, but the organizer hurries you. By the way, the time is so limited due to the fact that the next group of tourists should come. But despite the fact that their brochure states that they work from 9 to 19, Tickets start selling at 8:30 and calls are made only a few times a day (about 3). Monday - day off.

1. Petronas is 88-storey skyscraper.

2. Its height - 451.9 meters.

3. In terms of the complex is two eight-pointed stars, but the architect added semi-circular ledges for stability.

4. Allotted for construction 6 years(1992-1998).

6. Towers built by two different companies to create competition and increase productivity.

7. Piles driven to a depth of more than 100 meters - world's largest concrete foundation.

8. The area of ​​​​all premises of the building is 213,750 square meters, as area of ​​48 football fields.

9. There is a tower 765 stairwells.

10. Parking at the towers is 5,400 spaces.

11. The towers themselves occupy 40 hectares in the city.

12. From 1998 to 2004 years they were considered tallest buildings on earth.

13. The main customer is the state oil corporation Petronas.

14. The cost of construction is 2 billion ringgit (800 million dollars).

15. A covered walkway in the form of a bridge ensures the fire safety of the building.

16. Washing 16,000 windows of one tower takes a month.

17. The towers employ 10,000 people.

18. Each tower weighs 300 tons.

19. The entrance to the Air Bridge became paid from October 1, 2010, until that time they were not allowed to enter the observation deck at all.

20. Each tower has 29 high-speed passenger elevators and 10 escalators.

In film "Trap" starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, thieves carry out a computer theft of $8 billion from the largest bank in Petronas on New Year's Eve 2000, and then try to escape by climbing from one tower to another along a festive illumination suspended from a bridge.

In film "Apocalypse Code" with Anastasia Zavorotnyuk, the champion of Russia (understudy of the heroine Zavorotnyuk) in skydiving makes a jump from the bridge of the tower between the 41st and 42nd floors (height: 170 meters).

In a documentary series "Life after people" the towers are mentioned twice: after 75 years (the gallery between the skyscrapers collapses down) and after 500 years (one tower collapses and touches the other, leading the entire complex to destruction).

So, we bought tickets and had to come to Petronas in a day, by 17.00 pm. And we came, not even late. Inside, Petronas are completely made in the style in which they look from the outside. Everything is glass-stone-metal, there are escalators, stairs, handrails all around, everything burns, shines, glows.

For a while we waited for the previous group to come out and let us in. Our expectation took place in a small room, one might say, a museum dedicated to the Petronases. At least not boring. We didn't manage to take pictures because it's very dark, but we managed to capture something on camera. In the room there are screens with photographs of buildings, stories about how they were built, a demonstration of building structures in miniature, there is such an attraction: check how many times the Petronases are taller than you, I liked the corner with puzzles, where there are several tasks that you need independently perform, for a long time we stood over an empty cube (with an open upper wall), in which we need to fit several square three-dimensional figures so that none of them climb out of these walls of the cube, but, in the end, we succeeded. To get an idea of ​​what kind of museum this is, those who are interested can watch the video:

The twins are connected to each other by a glazed bridge (Sky Bridge) on giant spherical supports, passing at the level of 42 and 43 floors and being part of the fire safety system. It is equipped with an observation deck, which offers an incredibly beautiful view.

The skyscraper is striking in its size. The area of ​​all its premises is 213 thousand square meters. m., which is equal to the dimensions of 48 football fields. Each tower contains 88 floors and occupies 20 hectares. And in order to wash all the windows in the building, it takes at least 30 days.

The majestic simplicity of the outlines of the towers, the stunning view from the observation decks, and the filling of the interior turned the skyscraper into a landmark popular with tourists and local residents.

History of creation

The construction of skyscrapers took 6 years, the project was completed in 1998. Two competing companies took part in the work, which allowed for a significant increase in productivity. At the initial stage, during the study of the soil by geologists, it turned out that the planned development area is located on rock and soft limestone. After the construction of such huge towers, this area would be under threat - the structure could collapse at any moment. Therefore, it was decided to move the construction site by several tens of meters, which made it possible to ensure the safe operation of buildings. Additional reliability is guaranteed by the transition, made in the form of a bridge. In the event of a fire, with its help it will be possible to quickly evacuate from one tower to another.

The entire project cost the main customer, the state oil corporation Petronas, almost $800 million. Part of the amount was contributed by some Malaysian companies, which divided the rental space in the buildings among themselves. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad also took part in the process of creating skyscrapers, who proposed the construction of a structure in the Islamic style. The complex is similar to stars that have eight corners, which symbolizes integrity in this religion.

Design features

During the construction of the towers, only materials produced in Malaysia were used, so the workers were not provided with enough steel. Especially for the purposes of this project, strong and elastic concrete was developed, which significantly increased the weight of skyscrapers. Due to the presence of quartz, this material is able to withstand fairly strong pressure - in terms of strength it can be compared with steel.

The Petronas Towers are considered the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world. The height of the complex is almost half a kilometer (452 ​​m), it has 88 floors. The builders deliberately used special spiers to increase the height of the structure and overtake the then-leading towers in Chicago. Among all the skyscrapers of our planet, Petronas takes only 4th place after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Taipei 101 in China and the World Financial Center in Shanghai (as of 2015).

Skyscrapers are supported by sixteen load-bearing columns, they are able to withstand even the destruction of three of them. The structure is characterized not only by its considerable height, but also by the complexity of its layout. The total area of ​​the building is 213,750 m², which is equal to the size of fifty football fields. There are auditoriums for conferences, art galleries and concert halls. The bridge is located exactly in the middle of the building - at the level of 40-41 floors. There is a special observation deck with a stunning view. An interesting feature of the towers is the two-story elevators. One of them is for even floors, the other for odd ones.

Interior fittings

Inside the Petronas skyscraper, there are many office spaces and conference rooms that employ about 10,000 people. But there are several objects of interest to tourists. The art gallery features exhibitions of Malaysian and foreign artists, as well as exhibitions of costumes and crafts. The National Symphony Orchestra gives concerts in the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Hall. On the 86th floor of the towers there is an observation deck that opens the panorama of the city from a height of 360 meters.

The area around the towers

Near the towers there is a cozy park with running tracks and neat trees. It has an artificial lake Symphony Lake with fountains. In the evenings, shows are held here, during which the jets of fountains, illuminated with bright colors, move to the beat of loud music. It is in the park that you can find the most successful points for photographing against the backdrop of a skyscraper.

In addition, one of the largest shopping centers in the country, Suria KLCC, with the most popular science and entertainment complex and a good food court, has been opened near the Petronas Twins.

Information for tourists

The towers are one of the main attractions of Malaysia. This masterpiece of architecture is reflected in cinematic art. The structure is mentioned in the movie The Trap, The Apocalypse Code and the documentary series Life After People. The developers of computer games Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Zero Tolerance have not forgotten about skyscrapers either.

The Petronas Towers are located in the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) metropolitan area. You can get to them using the subway, getting off at the KLCC station, or by monorail, in which case you need to get off at Bukit Nanas.

Hundreds of people visit skyscrapers every day, several thousand people work here. The influx of tourists is so great that the management had to impose some restrictions on visiting buildings. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as you will have to stand in line for several hours. Ticket offices open at 8.30, the building itself can be entered from 9.00 to 21.00 on all days except Monday. On Friday from 13.00 to 14.30 the skyscrapers are closed to the public. The art gallery on the third floor is open from 10.00 to 20.00. Tourists are invited to visit a mini-tour, during which exhibition halls and numerous premises will be shown. It is also possible to look at the city from a bird's eye view, standing on the observation deck. Visiting the towers and viewing the galleries is possible only as part of an excursion group led by a guide. All this will cost about $20.

The staff serving tourists is distinguished by friendliness, goodwill and willingness to help. If you have any problems or questions, you can safely contact any employee - he will be happy to help you. You can get to the towers with public transport. You should find the nearest metro station and go to the KLCC stop.

One of the main attractions of Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Towers or Petronas Twin Towers. This is the hallmark of the city. To be honest, these towers were one of the reasons for our stay in Malaysia, on the way to Vietnam, the temptation to walk along the bridge at a height was very great. They are built with the latest new technologies and are a real art of architectural construction, with a unique design in the Islamic style in the form of eight-pointed stars.

They say that there were some difficulties with the soil during the construction of buildings, but this did not stop the architects, all problems were solved and the construction was completed in 1998 (it lasted 6 years).

The Petronas Towers are wonderful, aren't they?

These twin towers are 452 meters high, 88 floors, they are the tallest twin towers in the world, they are often called corn on the cob.

The towers are built of highly durable and resilient concrete, developed in Malaysia specifically for the construction of skyscrapers.

The towers are certainly the main attraction of Kuala Lumpur, so they are the first to delight and attract the eye of a tourist. They are beautiful at any time of the day, but still I advise you to visit them in the evening, so you will be able to watch the fountain show, which takes place in the park near the towers. Two huge candles light up in the dark sky. The glow from them is quite bright, but does not hurt the eyes.

Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Ter. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 3-2331 8080

Coordinates: 3.158093, 101.711600

What's inside

The towers occupy a huge area of ​​40 hectares. Inside the towers is a whole city. This is a huge number of boutiques of clothing, perfume, textiles. There are also offices, exhibition and conference halls, a cinema, a museum, an art gallery, an oceanarium. On the floor where the food court is located, you can satisfy your hunger with a variety of dishes from various types of world cuisine. It was here that we mostly ate, because. going to restaurants brought one disappointment, either too expensive or not very tasty. Here you can find everything you want.

The shop inside the towers is a great place for a romantic photo

Inside the towers is a museum of technology and science. It is located on the third floor of the towers, a ticket can be bought immediately at the entrance.

Upon entering, you will be put into a small capsule and told a short story-introduction on English language. Then you can walk around the museum on your own as much as you want. You will be able to experience an earthquake of destructive force, a high speed of a typhoon, look at the history of the creation of various planets, test yourself for throw speed, gravity.

Freaky Science Museum in the Towers

I advise you to visit this museum with children. It is they who will be most interested in this museum. There is a huge room with educational games for children. Adults will be a bit bored here, and some of the exhibits are broken. This is for you with their sea of ​​entertainment for young people who are thirsty for adventure.

How to get to the observation deck

When visiting the towers, be sure to go up to the observation deck of the towers. It is located in an unusual way, at a height of 170 meters above the ground, connecting the towers to each other at the level of the 42nd floor and thus creating the illusion of an air bridge. The view of the city will please the eye.

Also, this bridge provides fire safety. The rise takes place on two different elevators. You are politely escorted all the way. After visiting the bridge, you will be taken to the historical information room, which also offers amazing views and you can take a photo against the backdrop of the second tower.

It is better to buy a ticket to the observation deck in advance, the day before the planned visit, it is better to do it in the morning so as not to stand in line. The ticket office is located at the entrance to the tower (entrance from the side of the mini fountains) on the left side. You need to go down to the floor below on the escalator. When buying, you can choose a convenient time to visit.

I recommend that you immediately take care of the issue of buying tickets to the Petronas Towers and do it either online by purchasing tickets at http://www.petronastwintowers.com.my/ or by arriving early in the morning. We have this pleasure stretched for the whole 3 days. On the first day there were no tickets for the time we needed, on the second they had technical work, and only on the third day we successfully bought tickets and visited the observation deck.

• The towers are open from 9.00 to 21.00 all days without a break, with the exception of Monday - a day off.
• Friday break from 13.00 to 15.00
• Ticket price for adults 85 ringit, for children 35 ringit.
• Children under 3 years free.

Park and fountains on the territory

• Descending from the towers, you can enjoy the singing fountains that will meet you immediately upon exiting the towers.
• The show starts at 20.00 and lasts until 22.00 at intervals of 30 minutes.
• During the show, two songs are played.
• The show is free and everyday.

In the evenings, musical fountains are turned on, the show attracts the attention of all tourists

On the territory adjacent to the towers there is a beautiful park with beautiful trees and various shrubs. Mini lake with a bridge over it. You can take a lot of cool pictures. When you are tired, you can always sit on a bench, there are plenty of them. There is also a separate treadmill.

Walking through the park you can't stop admiring the towers

Bizarre figures in the pool - one of the photo objects for tourists

The park has a playground and children's pool with artificial waterfall. Access to the park and playground with a swimming pool is free.

In general, I advise everyone to visit here. You will get a lot of impressions, take a bunch of beautiful photos and will certainly remember this day for a lifetime. Plan a trip here for the whole day. Take a walk in the park, visit museums and go shopping. Then climb the towers, admire the views from the observation deck and enjoy the fountain show.

There is also a place for children