Masjid Jamek Mosque

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Masjid Jamek Mosque is one place for history of Malaysia - Full history of the mosque was built in 1909, and is the oldest mosque in the city. The mosque is located at the meeting, the Klang River and Gombak River, the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur.

Architecture is inspired by Mogul architecture of northern India, and it opened officially as the National Mosque in 1965.

Currently, there is a new national mosque, Masjid Jamek mosque still be an important due to its strategic location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

The location, near supermarket, food center and business areas make it an always visited the public. In fact, the cultural attractions that enrich the history of Kuala Lumpur.

Useful Tips:

• If entering the mosque, be sure to dress modestly because this area of worship. 
• For transportation, go to LRT station and stop at Masjid Jamek. The mosque is located near this station.

More information please contact: Malaysia Tourism Center (MATIC), 109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450th. Tel: +603-9235 4848 / 9235 4900 Fax: +603-2162 1149

Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square or Dataran Merdeka is one of the history place in Malaysia.

Merdeka Square is named after Malaysia's independence day commemoration is suitable for most destinations revealed the historical city of Kuala Lumpur.

This history moment is the place where the flag Union Jack was lowered on August 31, 1957 marked the end of colonial English here.

At the moment, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman led thousands of citizens with cries saint: "Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!" as a declaration of independence Malaysia.

Currently, 100 meters tall flag pole flag raised Malaysia to commemorate the historic day.

Dataran Merdeka field plays an important role as a police parade and site locations for various events and sports activities like cricket at one time. Beautifully landscaped land that also provides spectacular skyline of the city captured.

Selangor Club building located on the edge of Dataran Merdeka field. Building with Tudor-style architecture was built in 1890 and became the focus of elite citizens in Kuala Lumpur one time.

Across the field Dataran Merdeka is the Sultan Abdul Samad building. Building features Islamic architecture, was completed in 1897 and was used as an office several important administrative departments during the British colonial past.