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The Petronas Towers (Malay: Menara Berkembar Petronas), also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and colloquially the KLCC Twin Towers, are an interlinked pair of 88-story supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, standing at 451.9 metres (1,483 feet).
History. The site planning for PETRONAS Twin Towers began in January 1992, led by distinguished architect Cesar Pelli along with Deejay Cerico, J.C. Guinto and Dominic Saibo. Excavators began digging down 30 metres below the surface of the site on March 1993. The work required moving over 500 truckloads of earth every night.
Jun 26, 2024 · Petronas Twin Towers, pair of skyscraper office buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that are among the world’s tallest buildings. The Twin Towers, built to house the headquarters of Petronas, the national petroleum company of Malaysia, were designed by the Argentine-born American architect Cesar.
Jun 21, 2017 · Built on leftover land that was previously the Selangor Turf Club and repurposed to ease the increasingly heavy traffic in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers were a mega project commissioned by the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad.
Feb 12, 2016 · Much more than just an office building, the Petronas Twin Towers sparked a nation’s pride and came to symbolize Malaysia’s jaunt into the 21st century. Join Editor Chad Merchant and step back in time to explore the history and construction of these magnificient towers.
The observation decks in Petronas Twin Towers are located at Level 86 of both towers. The deck allows visitors to enjoy the a spectacular view of the cityscape from above 370 meters. Visitors will also get to discover the history of the twin towers in detail through digital displays and exhibition.
Sep 27, 2023 · A stunning monument that is instantly recognizable even just by its silhouette, the Petronas Twin Towers are the most prominent features of Kuala Lumpur’s landscape. Alongside its sister skyscraper, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the twins become an unforgettable landmark the moment Malaysia is introduced.
