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The vast man-made Putrajaya Lake is the cityu2019s central feature, with its blue watery expanse reaching across the different precincts. Eight bridges are built to link various parts of the city separated by the sprawling network of lakes, each with its own unique design.
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8 With a population of over 30 million, Malaysia is the world's 44th most populous country. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and largest city, the cultural, financial, and economic centre of Malaysia. Located 36 km or about 45 minutes drive south of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya is situated within the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), beside the also newly developed Cyberjaya. Built on an expansive marshland and former oil palm estate in Selangor, Putrajaya takes over the administrative functions of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. The vast man-made Putrajaya Lake is the city’s central feature, with its blue watery expanse reaching across the different precincts. Eight bridges are built to link various parts of the city separated by the sprawling network of lakes, each with its own unique design. The bridges represent human creativity and is a summary of the three main types of bridges built since ancient times: beam, arch, and suspension.
Putra Bridge at 435m is the longest and the most important bridge in Putrajaya
This concrete bridge said to be inspired by the Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, in Iran, has intricate geometric designs spread over the columns covering large wall areas which are typical of Safavid design style. Its magnificent attractions are the four minaret-type piers, complete with observation decks, overlooking the Putrajaya Lake
This unique bridge provides access to pedestrians, vehicles and a monorail at the lower level reserved for the planned monorail system which is currently on hold. The jetty for Cruise Tasik Putrajaya is at the foot of one of the bridge's eight piers
The piers accommodate also fine dining restaurants within its main pillar supports
The Seri Perdana Bridge contains eight unique balconies and rest areas for visitors to enjoy the panoramic sights
Spanning a length of 240 metres across the Putrajaya Lake, the Wawasan Bridge with its elegant lines draws inspiration from the beauty of a sailboat
This much-photographed Wawasan Bridge has become an icon of Putrajaya
The Seri Wawasan Bridge, meaning Bridge of Vision, is one of the most beautiful bridges in Malaysia
At night, the whole look of the bridge is transformed with interesting and colorful light play
Seri Saujana Bridge The Seri Saujana Bridge successfully combine two different engineering techniques, arch and cable stay. Located at the southwest corner of the city, this 300-metre bridge connects Precinct 4 (Commercial Precinct) to Precinct 7. It serves as a grand entrance into Putrajaya for those entering the city from the south on the upgraded B15 road and Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Lumpur International Airport highway. Like other bridges, it provides a pedestrian walkway and cycle track for public usage.
Seri Saujana Bridge reflect a transparent, elegant and futuristic structure
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel Seri Saujana Bridge
Seri Gemilang Bridge is a rather romantic bridge set in a quieter enclave of Putrajaya. It is a stunning double of Pont Alexandre III that spans the Seine River in Paris with intricate mouldings and detailed decorative works inspired by the traditional Malay plant and floral motifs
Decorative works inspired by the traditional Malay plant and floral motifs
Four main towers with four smaller entrance towers complete this 240-metre long bridge
This ceremonial bridge connects the Heritage Square with the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. Spanning nearly 233m in length, the bridge is one of the most popular spots for photography in Putrajaya
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel Simply called the Pedestrian bridge or Empangan Bridge, (empangan meaning ‘Dam’), simply because it is a pedestrian bridge connecting over to the dam. Reflecting on the natural environment, this short (135m) unique looking footbridge consists of a butterfly-like arch with curved deck
The Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) located on the top of Taman Puncak Selatan is the main convention centre in Malaysia. PICC receives a yearly average of more than 230,000 delegates and 15,000 visitors around the world. PICC can accommodate up to 10,000 people, with more than 57 halls and small rooms ready to be used The design of the building is based on the shape of the eye of pending perak (a silver Malay royal belt buckle)
Boulevard Boulevard Ministeries Pedestrian bridge Seri Gemilang Bridge PICC
Tourist buses like to visit the Convention Centre even if no event is being staged because the hill it stands on provides a good photo vantage point overlooking Putrajaya. About 5km away you can see Perdana Putra at the other end of the long, straight boulevard which runs down the middle of Putrajaya
Seri Gemilang Bridge. Behind the bridge on the right side Ministry of Women, Family and Community and Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government
Putrajaya is labeled as the garden city with a modern look with 38% of the city's being set aside as landscaped green areas that consists of gardens, lakes and parks. There are 13 different parks ranging from botanical gardens to the main landscaped wetlands that contribute to its character. There are more than 50 species of palm trees. You will notice the Rattan, the Chinese Fan Palm and the Umbrella Leaf Palm
Seri Gemilang Bridge. Behind the bridge on the right side Ministry of Women, Family and Community and Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government
Pesiaran Perdana (Putrajaya Boulevard)is one of the distinctive features of Putrajaya. 100m wide x 4 km long, the Boulevard forms the central spine linking the five core precincts of Putrajaya. It runs from The Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) to Perdana Putra - The Prime Ministers Office
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