On 31 August 1957, here, the Union flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag was raised for the first time. The flagpole is 100 metres high, set in the middle of a giant green field. The square is famous for more than historical reasons. The architecture of the surrounding buildings is quite beautiful. Some of these iconic buildings include:

• Sultan Abdul Samad Building – headquarters of the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture of Malaysia.
• The 1884 Royal Selangor Club Complex historically used by British officials.
• Kuala Lumpur City Gallery – historical miniatures of Kuala Lumpur.
• St. Mary's Anglican Cathedral - Diocese of West Malaysia & see of the Bishop of West Malaysia.
• The Queen Victoria Fountain.
• The old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

 The square is the location of the Merdeka parade.

The Merdeka Square is very famous in Kuala Lumpur for reasons more than just its splendid architecture. It also has a deeply significant historical significance for Malaysians. As the site is open for all, there is no ticket for Merdeka Square. It can be visited with the help of tour guides, but for that Merdeka Square ticket prices will vary. You can get a variety of deals to buy tickets for Merdeka Square tours and combine them with other Merdeka Square tickets to make a superb deal. Want to spend a couple of days in this beautiful city? Follow this Kuala Lumpur itinerary 2 days.

• Many historical places to be seen here in Merdeka Square.
• Parking place is offered to visitors.

• U8, U11, U13, U222 stop Bank Agro, LebuhPasarBesar
• U4, U7, U13, U14, U209 stop DataranMerdeka, Lengkok Raja

• Precious Old China Fatt Yan
• Gingers restaurant

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