Independence Square Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur, Independence Square

Independence Square Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) This is the center point of all city attractions. The National Independence Day is celebrated here, around the buildings of state institutions, several museums are located, and what is noteworthy is that all these are not modern office skyscrapers, but old buildings in the national style. Among them are the buildings: Sultan Abdul Samad Building, National History Museum, Textile Museum, Memorial Library of Kuala Lumpur, Old City Hall, The Royal Selangor Club (Royal Club), St. Mary's Cathedral, each of which in itself is an architectural and cultural landmark. Also on the square there are several notable fountains.

Visit Independence Square is worth at least in order to make a lot of beautiful pictures, and maybe visit some of the museums. Moreover, the entrance to the Square is free and available around the clock. And it is best to walk here in the afternoon, and therefore return in the evening.

🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

🚶 How to get there: Independence Square is located in Central District of the city, practically adjacent to the northeast side of Chinatown (Independence Square on the map). Nearby are Masjid Jamek metro stations (intersection of Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines City Metro LRT Rail). A little further away, at a distance of one kilometer, there is a suburban metro station Kuala Lumpur KTM.