The old Kuala Lumpur
Skyline views in Kuala Lumpur
Dataran merdeka is a good
starting point to explore the city’s heritage site. The Union jack Lowered here
on 31 August 1957 marking Malaysia’s independent day from Colonial rules. Hence
the name Merdeka which mean’s independent in Malay.
Adjacent to merdeka square is
Royal Selangor Club a charming mork-Tudor structure.mit was pounded in 1884 as
a small plank building with thatched roof, serving as a social and cricket club
for the growing expatriate community.
The old classic building is
called Sultan Abd samad the building has been British Government Administration
during 1897. Boasting a Mahometan or saracenicstyle, the building is
constructed entirely of brick it was largest building of its day. The stately
structure consists of an imposing porch, graceful horseshoe-shaped, arches,
shiny copper domes and 41.2 meters high clock tower.
This building designed by
architect and engineer Ty Lee is a fine Example of art Deco styles of the
1930s. Central Market used to be the town’s wholesale and retail wet market for
fresh produce during British era but it was renovated and reopened in 1986, and
it was first example of a Heritages Building.
KL’s Chinatown is a bustling and
colourful street of shops’ restaurant and hawker stalls, a side from the
popular shopping district of Petaling Street. The near buildings clan house and
tamples contain evidence of the city build heritage.
This splendid building in the
heart of the city was the hub for the nation’s rail transportstion system
before the modern KL Sentral Station was build.
Brickfields or little india is a
bustling and vibrant township situated minutes away from KL Sentral the
citytransportation hub. Decorated with ornate lamp post and a beautiful
foundtain this township featured age-old landmarks and beautiful place to
visit.
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