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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

World's Tallest Twin Towers

 From 1998 to 2004 the Petronas Towers skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were the tallest buildings in the world. Today they are the third tallest but are still the highest twin towers. They were 10 meters taller than the former World Trade Center due to the spires. The buildings took seven years to complete. An architect of a different nationality was in charge of each tower. The race to finish the buildings was won by the South Korean architect team, the Japanese came in a close second.
 A glass walkway was added to connect the buildings. Tourists can even visit the top floor, the 86th. The Petronas Towers have been the setting for movie backdrops and have made there own place in history. In 2009 French urban climber Alain Robert, the "Spiderman" scalled the towers using only his bare hands and feet with no cable assistance. This was one of many attempts he made to climb the towers. When I visited the twin towers, I preferred to use the elevators! 


The towers were located right beside our hotel! It was a beautiful view to wake up to. 


I made it to the top floor, 86. Eventually I will have my fear of heights conquered. 

Matthias, the Bethany's and I enjoy the view.

The window archway allowed me to see both sides of the city skyscrape. 

The view down below. Notice how massive the building shadows are!

Outside, on solid ground! 

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