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 The Islamic Arts Museum
Malaysia located at Jalan Lembah Perdana, amidst lush
greenery, houses various
themed galleries and among the galleries found here is the
Islamic Architecture Gallery which showcases miniature
replicas of world renowned buildings such as the Taj Mahal,
Imam Ismail Albukhary mosque and museum and the Amir
Timur Mausoleum whereby these places are visited by
millions of tourists yearly. Its architecture is
inspired by Islamic spirituality, combining contemporary
museum style with splendid Islamic details with its five
domes as its dominant feature.
Photo: Islamic Arts
Museum in Kuala Lumpur
Visitors coming here
will surely leave with an increased
understanding of the Islamic Arts. Another
special gallery seen here at this tourist
attraction is the Standard
Chartered Ottoman Room which displays objects from the
reign of the Ottoman Empire of Turkey and Syria. In the
Al-Quran and Manuscript Gallery is a collection of more
than 200 rare Islamic manuscripts which include a
30-Judz' Al-Quran from the Ming Dynasty. Some of the
other main displays include armor, religious
calligraphy, carpets, metalwork and textiles. It is a good
place to learn more and appreciate more about
arts in the Islamic world and also get the
chance to own specially designed Islamic crafts.
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