Kuala Lumpur Tower
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Kuala Lumpur Tower rises 421 metres above Malaysia's capital, a telecommunications landmark that also serves an astronomical purpose.
About Kuala Lumpur Tower
Opened in 1994, KL Tower is the world's seventh-tallest telecommunications tower, with an observation pod roof at 336.5 metres and a revolving restaurant offering panoramic views of the city. Beyond communications, the tower functions as an Islamic falak observatory, used to observe the crescent moon that marks the start of the months of Ramadan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah on the Islamic calendar.
Location & getting there
The tower stands in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is the city's highest publicly accessible viewpoint.
Visiting Kuala Lumpur Tower
KL Tower is open to the public, with observation decks and a revolving restaurant. It also hosts an annual stair-racing event to its summit. Check the official website for tickets and current hours.
See your named star from here
From the highest public viewpoint in Kuala Lumpur, the night sky stretches out just as it does for the falak observers tracking the crescent moon. Name a star with Star Register and find it in our star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
