If the average person is asked the
capital of Malaysia the response would be…. Kuala Lumpur. It is Putrajaya
however that houses most of the government buildings and activities as well as
the prime minister’s office and home. As such, like most capitals it offers
some of the countries’ most spectacular architecture. Lacking the traffic of KL
it is a pleasant place to stroll carefree around the streets taking in all the
sights and enjoying the foods of the night market.
Surrounded by man made rivers the
first noticeable architectural marvels are the bridges connecting the city that
brilliantly illuminate in the night. The pink tinted Putra Mosque juts out into
the river and is the showcase of the city with its minaret towering higher than
any others in Southeast Asia . The government buildings are each unique in
shape form and color but the ones that stands out the most are the court resembling
the palace of Aladdin and the adjacent parliament building with its futuristic
transparency. Even closed and in the darkness of night these buildings leave a
lasting impression of a country rapidly developing and striving for a
strengthened future.
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