Petronas Twin Towers
In a country with an amazingly rich and beautiful natural landscape, Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers stand out as an unusual example of Malaysia's urban design excellence. While some may raise their eyebrow at this evident sign of westernization, the Petronas towers certainly deserve to be seen by those visiting Kuala Lumpur. Designed by American architecture star César Pelli and officially inaugurated in 1999, the towers were the tallest buildings in the world until 2004, and are still the world’s tallest twin buildings. Each rising to a little over 450 meters from ground level, and with 88 floors of offices, the towers' most impressive feature is the double-decker bridge which connects them on the 41st and 42nd floors. From the bridge, at 170 meters above ground, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the city below their feet.