Culture of Kota Kinabalu. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The main attraction of Kota Kinabalu is the beautiful Mosque Sabah . The incredibly harmonious large-scale architectural complex is located in the very heart of the city. The mosque can accommodate up to 5,000 parishioners at a time. The spectacular snow-white building with beautiful domes and high turrets has a completely unique look, next to the mosque is no less beautiful and large square. In the same place, you will find Signal Hill , the top of which offers an excellent panoramic view of the city and the coast. Signal Hill Observatory Platform was equipped here for numerous travelers.

As for cultural institutions, the most interesting and visited one is Sabah State Museum . It is housed in a quite unusual structure built in the image of traditional huts of the Murut and the Rungus people. The collection of the museum's exhibits is very diverse, including unique historical artifacts, ancient jewelry and artworks, handicrafts and household items demonstrating specific features of the life of the indigenous population. One of the most interesting expositions is the one dedicated to the climatic features of the region. Besides its numerous exhibition halls, the museum's infrastructure includes an interesting souvenir shop and a cozy cafe, as well as a small botanical garden with a pretty interesting collection of representatives of the local flora.

Kota Kinabalu is also known for its monuments of modern architecture. One of the most beautiful and unusual buildings in the city is Sabah Foundation Building . The futuristic building can be found in one of the city's most picturesque districts, in the Likas Bay. Outwardly, it looks like a huge glass with 72 facets. The building is extremely tall, so it is clearly visible from all parts of the city, and it is quite easy to reach it. The luxurious skyscraper houses offices, popular shops and restaurants, so it is always under the eye of tourists. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Despite the massive destruction during the Second World War, some ancient city buildings have miraculously survived. Among them is the Atkinson Clock Tower built in 1905. It was erected as a monument to Francis George Atkinson, a famous political figure. The tower is a truly unique building: it is completely built of wood, without the use of additional fastening elements. Over the years, the beautiful tower has been repeatedly reconstructed, which did not prevent it from preserving its original appearance. Like a hundred years ago, you can set your watch by the tower's clock.

In the immediate vicinity of Kota Kinabalu, there is a landmark that is sure to please nature enthusiasts - the charming Perdana Park . The official opening of the park took place quite recently, in 2011. It is the first public park of culture and leisure in Kota Kinabalu. The park is incredibly beautiful: in addition to amazing landscaping, there is a beautiful musical fountain here. Pay attention to the fact that daily in the park there are very interesting recreational activities allowing holidaymakers to appreciate the beauty of the national culture of the local people. Outstanding attractions of the region include The Tunku Abdul Rahman , which has enjoyed immense popularity among tourists for many years. A huge number of interesting walking routes are laid throughout its territory.