10 facts about the Petronas Towers
- There is a skybridge connecting the two towers which is 170 metres above the ground.
- The buildings are 'only' 378 meters tall without the pinnacles.
- The length of the bridge is 58.4 metres longs and its weight is 750 tons.
- The whole complex was built on a former horse-racing track.
- Entrance is free and closed on monday...
- Only limited tickets are given per day, means nearly 800 tickets.
- Cost of the buildings is $ 1.2 billion
- Islamic architectured deometric principles are used to construct to symbolize strength and grace.
- Also contains art gallery, an 840-seat concert hall, and an underground parking lot; the main occupant of the buildings is Petronas, the national oil-company.
- Completed in 1998, opened on 28th august 1999.
