Menara Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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N 03° 09.184 E 101° 42.211
47N E 800493 N 348902
Menara Kuala Lumpur aka Kuala Lumpur Tower (abbreviated as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Waymark Code: WM14H9G
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 07/10/2021
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Kuala Lumpur Tower or KL Tower is a big building (actualy it's the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world). It's main purpose is to operate as a communications tower, but it features several other atractions, if anyone decides to visit it. On top there is a revolving restaurant, where one can enjoy the amazing views over the city.
From Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur_Tower
«The Kuala Lumpur Tower (abbreviated as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 metres (1,381 feet) and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres (1,099 feet). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.
Races are held annually, where participants race up the stairs to the top. The tower also acts as the Islamic falak observatory to observe the crescent moon which marks the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha. The tower is the highest viewpoint in Kuala Lumpur that is open to the public.
Broadcasting
Kuala Lumpur Tower, a member of the World Federation of Great Towers, is utilised by several organisations for various broadcasting purposes. Originally intended only for television broadcasting, radio antennas were included during the construction.
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