The Petronas Towers, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are twin skyscrapers that were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until they were surpassed by Taipei 101. Popularly referred to as the Petronas Twin Towers has a majestic look even though, it is no longer the tallest building in the world.
Regarding who owns the Petronas Twin Towers, the simple answer is that - these super tall buildings in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, are owned by the Malaysian government. The Petronas Towers are owned by KLCC Property Holdings Berhad, a subsidiary of KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd. KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd is a company under the ownership of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), which is Malaysia's national oil and gas company. PETRONAS, fully owned by the Malaysian government, is one of the largest and most profitable corporations in the country.
The Petronas Twin Towers were designed by the famous architect Cersar Pelli. Design elements reveal Islamic style geometric designs. Each Petronas towers has 88 floors, the lower floors have high quality concert halls. The higher floors offer plush office premises, Petronas towers also has a fairly large section for shopping.
HEIGHT AND OTHER INFO
Here are some key facts related to the Petronas Twin Towers:
Height: The towers are 451.9 meters (1,482 feet) tall.
Floors: Each tower has 88 floors.
Design: The towers were designed by Argentine-American architect César Pelli. The design includes Islamic geometric patterns, reflecting Malaysia's Muslim heritage.
Skybridge: A notable feature is the double-decker skybridge connecting the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors. It is the highest two-story bridge in the world.
Construction: The construction began in 1993 and was completed in 1998. The towers were officially opened on August 28, 1999.
Purpose: The towers house offices, a shopping mall (Suria KLCC), an art gallery, an aquarium, and a science center. The lower levels are home to the Petronas Philharmonic Hall, the concert hall of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.
ENTRY FEE
The Petronas Towers remain an iconic symbol of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia, attracting numerous tourists and providing a stunning skyline for the city. There is a stunning skybridge and observation deck in the Petronas Twin Towers. Entry to those places requires a paid ticket. You can check online for ticket rates, working times etc. There is an entry fee to visit the Petronas Towers, specifically for access to the Skybridge and the Observation Deck on the 86th floor. The ticket prices can vary depending on the visitor's status (e.g., adult, child, senior citizen) and nationality (Malaysian citizen or international visitor).
If you plan to visit the Petronas Towers as a tourist, check out the online website and consider buying tickets online - it will save you a lot of wait time at the place. Merely entering the Petronas Towers, does not require the purchase of a ticket.
