Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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- Haytham Abu FirasQatar20,602 contributionsArchitectural designThis area is called Merdeka district where you find the main highlights in the capital. It’s a late 19th century building. The building originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known as Government Offices.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 23 September 2023
- Soko37Budapest, Hungary12,876 contributionsOne of most famous placesSultan’s building and Merdeka square go hand in hand. Monuments in KL, attracting locals and foreigners, pieces of British colonial time. Great to walk around and enjoy the architecture of capital historyVisited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 12 February 2024
- Dan LBunbury, Australia8,543 contributionsImpressive former Colonial Building.This grand building dates to 1894 when construction began. Opened in 1897 and housed the British Colonial Administration, after Independence it housed a variety of Malaysian Government Ministries, but now only the offices of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. It was renamed after Sultan Abdul Samad, sultan of Selangor during the period of construction. Certainly, an impressive building featuring architectural styles influenced by Indo-Saracenic, Neo-Mughal, or Moorish. The clock-tower is an impressive 41m in heigh and topped by a copper dome and flanked by smaller tower similarly topped. Exterior viewing only.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 April 2024
- fire-tower3,099 contributionsThe colonial building is well maintained and its architecture remarkableWe visited Bungunan Sultan Abdul Samad, or the Sultan Abdul Samad Building on a Saturday morning. The colonial building is well maintained and its architecture remarkable. Hope the authorities will continue to upkeep the building.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 May 2024
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Κωνσταντίνος Δ
Athens, Greece4,102 contributions
Feb 2020
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in front of Merdeka Square (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur was the Headquarters of the British Colonial Administration in Malaysia after the year of its completion in 1894 [extension in 1907 (General Post Office)].
The original name was Government Offices and the building renamed in 1974 [after the name of the 4th Sultan of Selangor, who was in power (reigning) during its construction].
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in from of Merdeka Square [is an architectural gem of the Indo-Saracenic and Neo-Mughal architectural style with a clocktower in the center (41 meters)] was used (after the Independence in 1957) as home of the Supreme Courts of Malaysia and nowadays is the seat of two ministries and is easily accessible by LRT train [(Light Rapid Transit) walking distance from Station Masjid Jamek].
I found the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in front of Merdeka Square very interesting
(as very connected with the history of the country) and I suggest it.
The original name was Government Offices and the building renamed in 1974 [after the name of the 4th Sultan of Selangor, who was in power (reigning) during its construction].
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in from of Merdeka Square [is an architectural gem of the Indo-Saracenic and Neo-Mughal architectural style with a clocktower in the center (41 meters)] was used (after the Independence in 1957) as home of the Supreme Courts of Malaysia and nowadays is the seat of two ministries and is easily accessible by LRT train [(Light Rapid Transit) walking distance from Station Masjid Jamek].
I found the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in front of Merdeka Square very interesting
(as very connected with the history of the country) and I suggest it.
Written 7 May 2020
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,233 contributions
May 2022
Although we couldn't enter the building, this complex of 19th century British colonial structures is a great spot to visit both day and night - and preferably both. We walked by randomly during the day and took some pictures. However, we returned at night when there were loads of food trucks. It was so much fun to sit with the locals and enjoy inexpensive food in a very local environments. The backdrop of such an amazing structure added to the beauty of the experience!
Written 31 May 2022
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Ray
Staines, UK798 contributions
Mar 2021
British colony era government offices that was built in 1897. It used to have all necessary admin offices to run the colony courts etc but currently houses only ministry of tourism and culture which fits in perfectly with building style and makes them a natural/most suitable resident for historic reasons.
The architecture is mixture of Mughal and Moorish design with long never ending verandas (corridors) thousands of arches and only two floors. In the middle there's a Big Ben of London style clock tower but with a copper dome instead. Due to its length, it's impossible to get this building in one shot because it's just tooo long stretching like a train.
In a city that is constantly pushing upwards in terms of new construction, this heritage building is quite refreshing.
The architecture is mixture of Mughal and Moorish design with long never ending verandas (corridors) thousands of arches and only two floors. In the middle there's a Big Ben of London style clock tower but with a copper dome instead. Due to its length, it's impossible to get this building in one shot because it's just tooo long stretching like a train.
In a city that is constantly pushing upwards in terms of new construction, this heritage building is quite refreshing.
Written 23 March 2021
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,543 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This grand building dates to 1894 when construction began. Opened in 1897 and housed the British Colonial Administration, after Independence it housed a variety of Malaysian Government Ministries, but now only the offices of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. It was renamed after Sultan Abdul Samad, sultan of Selangor during the period of construction. Certainly, an impressive building featuring architectural styles influenced by Indo-Saracenic, Neo-Mughal, or Moorish. The clock-tower is an impressive 41m in heigh and topped by a copper dome and flanked by smaller tower similarly topped. Exterior viewing only.
Written 2 April 2024
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fire-tower
3,099 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We visited Bungunan Sultan Abdul Samad, or the Sultan Abdul Samad Building on a Saturday morning. The colonial building is well maintained and its architecture remarkable. Hope the authorities will continue to upkeep the building.
Written 25 May 2024
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,602 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This area is called Merdeka district where you find the main highlights in the capital. It’s a late 19th century building. The building originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known as Government Offices.
Written 23 September 2023
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Yash Kataria
Pune District, India32 contributions
Feb 2021
A nostalgic building. It is real city centre and historical landmark. Do not miss this place when you visit KL, Malaysia. Explore the back/rear part of the building.
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Written 23 August 2021
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Jacki S
Penang Island, Malaysia126 contributions
Jan 2022
My favorite building to visit and walk around but sadly we were not allowed to enter. Unfortunately, much of the building is in a bad state of repair. A homeless woman was feeding about a dozen cats in the courtyard and there was a terrible urine smell. The water fountains are broken and most are missing. Could be a gorgeous venue for weddings but is in terrible state of disrepair. Hope the city council sees the value and prioritizes renovation.
Written 1 February 2022
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Soko37
Budapest, Hungary12,876 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Sultan’s building and Merdeka square go hand in hand. Monuments in KL, attracting locals and foreigners, pieces of British colonial time. Great to walk around and enjoy the architecture of capital history
Written 12 February 2024
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Logan Ellis
Copenhagen, Denmark5 contributions
Mar 2020
That's what the sign said! It is beautiful, and I think they meant in KL or Malaysia. Beautiful building, worth walking around if you are in the area. It is very pretty outside but you can't go inside. Wish I could though..
Written 13 March 2020
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Saya rasa tidak boleh. Hanya bisa berfoto di luar saja dan melihat lihat arsitektur bangunan dari luar..
Written 21 November 2019
Can tourist see the building from inside??
Is it open for public??
Written 28 February 2019
Yes, you can visit inside the building but there are certain hours in the morning where once can visit inside the building. But inside there is nothing much to see and you can avoid that visit.
Instead the walk along the whole street is much better if sun is not too harsh.
Written 1 March 2019
mash66
Ra'anana, Israel
326 contributions
Can tourists visit inside the Sultan Abdul Samad Building independently or only with an organized tour?
Written 2 February 2016
Jennifer L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
You can see it from outside without a tour for sure but not inside. I don't know if tours even offer to go inside the building.
Written 3 February 2016
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