Old City Centre
Kuala Lumpur's Old City Centre is the traditional heart of Malaysia's capital city in terms of administration as well as trade and commerce. The City Centre comprises the former colonial administrative district just west of the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River, where Kuala Lumpur was founded.Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Photo: Nino Verde, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: central business district
- Description: Old city center of Kuala Lumpur
- Also known as: “Kuala Lumpur City Centre”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Botanical Garden and National Mosque.
Botanical Garden
Photo: Renek78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Lake Gardens, is located right west of the Old City Centre. Many sights and the calmness away from the city hustle and bustle invite for a visit.
National Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Cccefalon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of gardens. Its key features are a 73-metre-high minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof.
Jamek Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Ariyanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brickfields and Bangsar and Golden Triangle.
Brickfields and Bangsar
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Brickfields is known as the biggest Little India of Kuala Lumpur. It is just south of the City Centre. Along the main road, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Indian shops abound, selling Indian clothing, provisions and food whilst the surrounding area is home to both budget and luxury accommodation.
Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is Kuala Lumpur's main shopping and nightlife district. Considered to be the closest thing to a Central Business District, the Golden Triangle is home to the ever popular shopping area of Bukit Bintang.
Old City Centre
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, West Coast, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
3.14367° or 3° 8′ 37″ northLongitude
101.69437° or 101° 41′ 40″ eastOpen location code
6PM34MVV+FPWikidata ID
Q14468035
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In Other Languages
“Old City Centre” goes by many names.
- German: “Kuala Lumpur, Centre”
- German: “Zentrum”
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