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Islamic Arts Museum

Whether you are interested in religious art and culture or not, you will love Islamic Arts Museum. Here you will get to see great examples of Islamic calligraphy and quality exhibits like carpets, textiles and jewellery. The building itself is incredibly beautiful and stunning with glazed tile work and a giant light blue dome. It houses an exceptional library of Islamic art books and 12 main galleries with more than 7000 artifacts.

It is also a great destination especially for those who are curious about Islam as a religion. In addition, it’s located between the Perdana Botanical Gardens and the National Mosque of Malaysia, both of which are great tourist destinations. Which means you can easily combine a trip to this museum with other activities. So rest assured, you will certainly get impressed when you visit this museum.

Location: Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur

Perfect destination for: Foodies paradise, enjoying sightseeing the diverse local cultures, shopping in mega malls and markets.

Location: Kuala Lumpur lies in Malaysia, which is next to Thailand and Singapore.

Nearby: It can be fun to visit the Batu Caves. Or rent a car and explore the cities nearby Kuala Lumpur.

Where to stay: We made a list of the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur.

Currency: The Malaysian Ringgit.

Climate: The temperature is always a comfy 27 degrees celsius (81°F) on average throughout the entire year!

Famous for: It’s a very diverse society with fantastic temples of multiple religions. Monkeys and elephants. Tasty East Asian food. Beautiful parks, rainforests and highlands.