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National Mosque (Masjid Negara) vs Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Both are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is the choice of most writers compared to National Mosque. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple comes in at 80 with accolades from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Jln. Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Frommer's
"This mosque was built in 1965 -- the year that Malaysia and Singapore split -- and its architectural style reflects that era."
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Visitors must dress respectfully, and cloaks and headscarves are available for women.
Afar Magazine
"One of the most famous mosques in K.L. is Masjid Negara (the National Mosque). It was built in 1965."
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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Time Out
163 Jln. Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Frommer's
"Originally a private temple to Hindu deities, who are depicted in colorful dioramas inside and up the tall gopuram."
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Afar Magazine
"This fabulous Hindu Temple."
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Time Out
"A 23-metre high five-tier pyramidshaped gate tower that symbolises the threshold between the spiritual and material world. The temple vault also holds the tallest Hindu silver chariot in Malaysia."
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