Top most famous architectural works in Malaysia #2
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia with a total area of 329,847 km2. This is also a multi-ethnic, cultural and linguistic country. Therefore, Malaysian architecture is quite diverse and unique, both bearing national traditions and being influenced by Eastern and Western architecture. Coming to Malaysia, you will freely admire architectural works imbued with religious features as well as the breath of a new era. Let's take a look at the most famous architectural works of Malaysia with Toplist.
Iron Mosque
The Iron Mosque is also known as Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya, south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This church was officially opened in June 2010. The special thing about this project is that it is made of steel, so the church is called Iron. In addition, the building's windows are also made of steel mesh, which acts as a natural air conditioner. You will enjoy visiting this attractive destination.
This church impresses because nearly 70% of the structure is made from special stainless steel, creating a simple, transparent and airy beauty as intended by the architects. Another unique feature is that most of the cathedral's door frames are made of transparent glass, combined with an artificial water tank designed right inside the building, contributing to regulating the sun and wind like a "air conditioner". "natural air" to cool the interior space.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Kek Lok Si is a temple located on an island south of George Town, Penang state, Malaysia. This Buddhist temple was built in the late 1800s, with a combination of Chinese, Thai and Myanmar architectural styles. This is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, decorated very elaborately, attracting tourists from all over the world to come here to admire. 
This majestic and magnificent temple is also known by another name, the Temple of Ultimate Bliss - a spiritual destination for many religious people in Malaysia as well as everywhere in the world. In particular, what impresses visitors when they first arrive here is the strong aroma of Iaska noodles - a dish available at the stalls at the entrance to the temple. This is also an opportunity for visitors to enjoy traditional dishes. Malaysian tradition.
The most prominent feature is the seven-story temple (of 10,000 Buddhas) of King Rama VI completed in 1930. Boasting 10,000 bronze and alabaster Buddha statues. Its design symbolizes harmony between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism. Blends with Chinese octagonal design and a Thai middle class design. The roof is built according to the Burmese crown. One can climb to the top of the temple via a steep staircase and enjoy wonderful views of Penang.
Putra Mosque (Putra Mosque)
Putra Mosque is located in Putrajaya city, the new administrative capital of Malaysia. Putrajaya is located 25 kilometers south of the capital Kuala Lampur. Putra Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, is located in Putrajaya city. This is the only Mosque in the world designed by a female architect. Three-quarters of this Cathedral is located on the very beautiful and poetic artificial lake Putra (Putra Lake). This lake is about 650 hectares wide, built for the purpose of air conditioning in the city. Currently, the lake is the venue for many important sports awards such as the F1 motorboat race and the Asian canoe championship.
The Pink Mosque is very special. Its architecture was influenced by the architecture of Middle Eastern mosques in the Persian Gulf (Persian golf). However, it combined Islamic traditions with Malay cultural elements, and used local materials for construction.
The Pink Mosque is a place that attracts many tourists to visit in Malaysia. Here, visitors can learn more about Islamic beliefs and have the opportunity to enjoy Islamic architecture through this monumental work.
