MALAYSIA

Melaka

Even though Melaka has rich history, today it is mostly a modern city.

Stadthuys (former townhouse) and the Christ Church were built during the Dutch administration of the city.

In Melaka, similarly as in all of Malaysia, people of many different nationalities and believes live happily together. There are several Chinese temples in the city.

Even architecture is mixed. This mosque has a minaret resembling rather Chinese pagoda than a traditional Islamic tower.

This entry gate is the only part of the Portuguese fort A'Famosa that survived till today .

Former seat of the Melaka sultan was rebuilt according to old drawings and turned into a museum.

The Malaysian version of rickshaws

Kuala Lumpur

Former British administration building on the Merdeka Square incorporates some Islamic architectural elements.

Masjid Jamek mosque was built in 1907 and is one of the most popular mosques in town.

There are also new, modern mosques in Malaysia, such as this National Mosque.

Unlike many Arab women, Muslim women of Malaysia do not wear all-black top clothes. Instead, they like colorful outfits.

Waiting for a bus

The Petronas Towers, the tallest buildings in the world (452m), become a symbol of Kuala Lumpur.