Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located along Jalan Raja Main Street, in front of Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur.
The building dates back to the late nineteenth century and was known as Government Offices in its early years and housed the offices of the British Colonial Administration.
In 1974, the name of the building was changed to Sultan Abdul Samad, who was the governor of the state of Selangor when the construction and construction began.
The building is used today as offices for the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture, and is considered one of Malaysia's prominent tourist attractions at the local and international levels.
The building consists of two floors, and the length of its facade is 137.2 meters, and includes spacious balconies, some ornate towers, the central clock tower and others.
Activities you can do
- You can walk around the building, and take some pictures of its unique design, in particular its spiral towers, its copper domes, and the arches of its various balconies.
- Do not forget to pass by the clock tower in the middle of the facade of the building, which was built in the style of London's Big Ben, with the addition of oriental touches.
- When you enter the main hall of the building, you will notice the splendor of its creative design, and the subtlety of its decoration, in which several types of architectural art are mixed.
- The building includes many internal corridors and through its balconies, where you can wander for some time, and sit to rest in the places designated for this purpose.
- You must enjoy watching and taking pictures of the history board of Malaysia, which tells the story of the country from centuries to modern times.
- Inside the building there is an exhibition of Malaysian heritage worth visiting, which includes some paintings and photos from the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Entry prices
Free.Worktime
All year round, except on Saturday and Sunday the weekly building holiday.Hotels near Sultan Abdul Samad Building
The Garden A St Giles Signature Hotel & Residence
is a 5-star hotel in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, with very good ratings, 3.8 km from Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Visitor reviews summary
The location is excellent and quiet, the staff is helpful, the services are excellent.
KL Sky View Hotel
is a 4-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur with exceptional reviews, 1.8 km from Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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The location is excellent, close to services, the staff is friendly, the rooms are comfortable.
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