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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers are the symbol of Malaysia's capital, Kuala
Lumpur. They are the highest twin towers in the world; their altitude is
452m. Picturesque architecture along with really giant dimensions of the
towers make these skyscrapers ones of the most impressive buildings on
the planet.

It's curious but once upon a time the Americans disputed the rank
of Petronas Towers, because their Chicago's skyscraper, Sears Tower, has
the altitude of 527m. However, there are 75 meters of TV antennas of
Sears Tower's altitude, which are on the roof. That is why, in
accordance with the rules which are used in order to determine the
highest building in the world, the commission didn't accepted these TV
antennas as inseparable part of the construction, and Petronas' spires
are seamless and inseparable elements of the building.

If we forget that Petronas are the Twin Towers (the fact is they
are two towers standing near and connected with the bridge between
them), and take a look at the absolute altitude of all the skyscrapers
in the world, then the priority among the buildings in exploitation is
the following:

Burj Dubai - 828m\\
Taipei 101 - 509m\\
Shanghai World Financial Center - 492m\\
Petronas Twin Towers - 452m

Right now you can see Petronas Towers from outside flying by
helicopter close to them, look inside them, be on the bridge between
the Towers as well as observe them from the ground-level.

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[12 Panoramas of Kuala Lumpur|Geography/Asia/Malaysia/Pictures/Panoramas_of_Kuala_Lumpur]










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