The Petronas Towers Soaring to a height of 451.9 meters, the 88- storied twin structure is Kuala Lumpurs crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamads vision for Malaysia to be a global player. Together with master architect Cesar Pelli, the international icon powerfully captures the nations ambitions and aspirations. Planning started 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. The next stage was the single largest and longest concrete pour in Malaysian history. 13,200 cubic metres of concrete was continuously poured through a period of 54 hours for each tower. This record-breaking slab with 104 piles forms the foundation for each tower. From this floor rose a 21 metre high retaining wall, with a perimeter length of over one kilometre. This concrete shell and the basement area it encloses required two years and up to 40 workers on site, all day and night. The construction of the superstructure commenced in April 1994, after rigorous tests and simulations of wind and structural loads on the design. The PETRONAS Twin Towers was finally encased in steel and glass and completed in June 1996. VISITING DAYS : Tuesday to Sunday (CLOSED on Mondays) VISITING HOURS : 9.00 am–9.00 pm (CLOSED: 1.00 pm–2.30 pm on FRIDAY) As an internationally recognized landmark, the PETRONAS Twin Towers symbolize the courage, ingenuity, initiative, and determination, energy, confidence, optimism, advancement and zest of a nation. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Former Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981-2003) ** All Picture & Details are Collected *** We can Support for any Customize Tour in Malaysia *** We are Authorized Visa Agent of Malaysian High Commission, Dhaka *** Malaysia Visa Fee: BDT. 3500 Per Person Help Line: 01617-161717, 01779-700900
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