The touristic building is adorned with designs that reflect the Malaysian Islamic culture. The main lobby of the upper ground floor is decorated with exquisite glass-clad domes that sparkle like giant diamonds. These domes were designed and arranged in the form of theMuqarnas by Iranian craftsmen from Isfahan.
Construction
The construction of the KL Tower which began on 4th October 1991, was a 3-phase process.
The first phase was the widening of Jalan Bukit Nanas and the excavation of soil from the construction site. This phase was completed on 15th August 1992
On 6th July 1992, the second phase began with the construction of the foundation and basement of the tower. Approximately 50,000 cubic meters of concrete were continuously poured for 31 hours thus setting a record in the Malaysian construction industry. The foundation work, requiring no piling, was completed on 15th April 1993.
The third phase was the construction of the 'superstructure' which began in May 1994. The tedious construction of the tower started with the erection of the tower shaft, then the tower head. As the finishing touches to the tower head were being done, the construction of the touristic building began. The construction was completed in record time.
On 13 September 1994, Prime Minister, YAB Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad performed the Topping-up Ceremony where the Antenna Mast was installed, thus marking the final height of the tower, 421 metres above the ground. Lastly installation of the facilities and amenities was executed to ensure comfort and safety.
Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially opened by the Prime Minister on 1 October 1996. Among the distinguished guests to the Tower were theYang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Najihah, the wives of the Sultan of Brunei, DYMM Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and DYTM Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam.
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How To Get There?
Menara Kuala Lumpur is located at the junction of Jalan Punchak off Jalan P.Ramlee. If you are planning to take the public transportation such as the LRT or Monorail, you may do so by either:
1) Getting off from Dang Wangi LRT Station and head towards Bukit Nanas Monorail Station. Once you have arrived the bottom stairs of the station, where it is located at the traffic light junction, turn right and walk straight. You will see some prominent landmarks such as Concorde Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe (on your left) and if you walk further down, you will see Shang-Ri La Hotel (on your right). Once you have arrived another traffic light junction, where you will a police booth stationed on your left, turn right and walk straight. You will see Menara Hap Seng on your left and keep on walking further until you reach the 3rd right junction of Jalan Punchak off Jalan P.Ramlee. Turn right and walk up the hill until you see a Guard House with Menara Kuala Lumpur free shuttle service waiting to take you up to the tower!
2) Getting off from Masjid Jamek LRT Station and you may take the taxi available around the area.
1) Getting off from Dang Wangi LRT Station and head towards Bukit Nanas Monorail Station. Once you have arrived the bottom stairs of the station, where it is located at the traffic light junction, turn right and walk straight. You will see some prominent landmarks such as Concorde Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe (on your left) and if you walk further down, you will see Shang-Ri La Hotel (on your right). Once you have arrived another traffic light junction, where you will a police booth stationed on your left, turn right and walk straight. You will see Menara Hap Seng on your left and keep on walking further until you reach the 3rd right junction of Jalan Punchak off Jalan P.Ramlee. Turn right and walk up the hill until you see a Guard House with Menara Kuala Lumpur free shuttle service waiting to take you up to the tower!
2) Getting off from Masjid Jamek LRT Station and you may take the taxi available around the area.
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