Built on the site of Kuala Lumpur’s race track, the Selangor Turf Club, the construction of the towers began on 1 April 1994, and on 31 August 1999, the building was officially opened.
The iconic towers are connected by the world’s highest double-decker skybridge on level 41 and 42. This 58.4 metres long bridge is open to all visitors to have a view of the surrounding area, at a height of 170 metres. However, admission tickets are limited and it’s on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Suria KLCC also houses the Petronas Art Gallery and the Petrosains Discovery Centre. The latter is an interactive, experiential, and hands-on science centre with exhibits and workshops to encourage fun learning.
The Petronas Philharmonic Hall, the country’s first concert hall built specially for classical music and the home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, is located at the podium level between the Petronas Twin Towers. It has hosted many world-famous orchestra, including the New York Philharmonic and Vienna Symphony
Within the KLCC precinct lies the KLCC Park, a 50-acre urban sanctuary designed by Brazilian architect, Roberto Burle Marx. It boasts a jogging track, a children’s playground and a wading pool. With benches placed around the park, you will be able to take your time to embrace the beauty of the surrounding area.
The Petronas Twin Towers are located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. To get there, you can either self-drive; take the LRT, MRT or Monorail train; or take a taxi or public bus. For further details, please visit Petronas Twin Towers website.