Located at the heart of the city, this building is facing the Merdeka Square, just a walking distance from Central Market. Central market is accessible by almost all public busses. You can also take the PUTRA LRT and disembark at PASAR SENI or MASJID JAMEK station.
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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The building has long been a landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur. Its predominantly Moorish appearance suitably reflects the cultural background of Malaysia."
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was constructed in 1897 and has long been a landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur. The unique Moorish-style building has a 41m clock tower, dubbed 'Big Ben'.
The design of this building was undertaken by a British architect, A.C Norman, who worked for the Public Works Department at that time. In designing this building, he took into consideration some of the features of buildings in several Islamic countries. The predominantly Moorish appearance of the building suitably reflects the cultural background of Malaysia.
The site of this beautiful building was carefully chosen. It is conveniently located at the centre of the old mining town of Kuala Lumpur. It once served as the Colonial Secretariat office, but now houses the Supreme and High Courts.
"It is a building with a sentimental value. Directly opposite is Merdeka Square, the scene of the annual independence celebration. On weekends, with the roads closed off, this is the centre of activities and cultural shows that posses great entertainment for both locals and tourists alike." by echang
"Sekitar bangunan ini akan menjadi tumpun setiap kali tibanya perayaan ulangtahun kemerdekaan kerana terdapat sebuah menara jam yang menjadi panduan orang ramai untuk sama-sama menghitung saat tibanya merdeka pada tepat jam 12 tengah malam" by Boys r me
"nothing special" by simon
"Located beside the Dataran Merdeka.. its a hot spot to hang out especially on weekends.. the building design is simply unique and brightly lit with colourful lights at night.." by rifdy
"This magnificent Moorish-styled building is the beloved symbol of Kuala Lumpur that can be seen on postcards, tourism brouchers, stamps and posters. Although it is only a building, we should apprecite it as it kepts its own sentimental value to us." by Scalia
