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Today's visitors to the still muddy confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers will find the magnificent Masjid Jame (Friday Mosque). Built in 1909 and nestled in a picturesque groove of coconut palms, the design is adapted from a Moghul mosque in Northern India, although created by an English architect. Accessible from Jalan Tun Perak, the mosque features a walled courtyard and a three-domed prayer hall flanked by two minarets rising above the height of the palms.

Kuala Lumpur Tower

Apart from the majestic Twin Towers, the awesome sight of the 421 meters Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. KL Tower is not just the world's fourth tallest telecommunication tower, but also an exciting tourist destination with much to offer visitors in the way of cultural activities, shopping bargains, and even the ambience of a forest reserve. It is not one but two 360 degrees view. By day, you will see lakes, picturesque sections of the city, and the modern LRT system snaking across the city. By night, the city undergoes a transformation and is miraculously turned into a sea of kaleidoscopic lights. On clear days, one can see as far as the straits of Malacca.

National Museum

The National Museum, located right outside the Lake Gardens, is a palatial structure built in the style of old Malay Architecture. With its Minangkabau roof, it is another impressive building. Its imposing entrance is flanked by murals depicting aspects of Malaysian culture and history. Acclaimed to be one of Southeast Asia's finest museum, it houses a major part of Malaysia's historical and archeological collections. Outside are old locomotives, vintage cars, and relics of other transportation from days gone by. Reconstructed Malay palaces from other parts of the country also grace the grounds.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Completed in 1897, the building served as a government administrative building and is designed in distinctive Moorish style. It now houses the Supreme and High Courts. This is the most photographed building in the city, with a 40 meter clock tower (affectionately dubbed 'Big Ben'), topped with a golden dome and flanked on both sides by two dome-topped towers. During state occasions, colored lights twinkle in the arches, making it look like a scene from an Arabian night tale. Directly opposite is Merdeka Square, the scene of the annual independence celebration. At the southern end of the square is the world's tallest flagpole standing at 100 meters and majestically flying the national flag. On weekends, with the roads closed off, this is the center of activities and cultural shows that posses great entertainment for both locals and tourists alike.

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