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Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 
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Distance from city center: 4.5mi
Ivan's pictureby Ivan History & Culture travel tip
added on the 4th of October, 2010
A beautifully ornate shrine in South-Indian style, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple is located in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown and has a history of at least 130 years.

At the entrance of the temple there is a big, wonderful gate-tower reaching to the sky and ornate with little statues and two horses. The brightness and the uniqueness of the place lights up the dull, gray street. It is worth a visit, if you travel to Kuala Lumpur, especially if you go to the Chinatown.

Address:
Jalan Bandar, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Price:
Free entrance.

 
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