Independence Square

It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade (National Day Parade).

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Abby Lahoylahoy

The architecture was just amazing! And it would be a plus! If you go there in great sunny weather....

Joe Lee

Lots of postcard-worthy shots in what is perhaps Malaysia 's most iconic and most-recognized location. Have a little walk throughout the square.

DHR.com

At the KL city centre is spot (one of the world's tallest flagpole ) that marks where the flag was raised for Malaysia 's independence from British rule. Also a famous venue for special events .

Gary Hor

They have free guided walking tours (2 &1/2 hours) on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Starting point at KL City Gallery . Go to visitkl.gov.my for more info.

Vanessa Workman

This is also the #17 stop for the Hop-On Hop-Off bus .. you can also get tickets at the bus stop . The iconic I LOVE KL sign is here also.

Fairuz Zainal Aarif

A must visit tourist spot in Kuala Lumpur.

Travel Tucker

Sit on the steps and watch the world go by... great photo op for the twin towers too...

Lai Min Sum

Have a stroll at night here.. quite safe and a quite nice night outing with family and friends here.. but it could be quite warm here.. light clothing is recommended..

msimplym freedompeople.org

At the small museum of the City near this square you can see not only old view of the site but also how this place was looking like in times of water flood.

IAM Group Limited

Great place to kill time. I've seen photographers taking shots here almost everyday.

Nam Nắn Nót

This is a place where Malaysian declared independence from England's dominate,just a grass&land,not wide & beauty than Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi but flagpole is taller.

Nicky Haznick

..'still remember d only malaysian artist arwah dato sudirman haji arshad did his merdeka cncert ovr here!..made his appearance by comin' down frm d tower by rope..till now no artist can beat that'!..

michelle

Looks great at night. Although Putrajaya should be the place to hold official events , somehow they always turn back to this area. Causing massive traffic ????

Sarah Cada

Visit at around sunset so you can see it in daylight AND with the beautiful evening lights

Janet Lee

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Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG

Landmark of Kuala Lumpur. Venue for the annually Malaysia National Day(31st August) celebration parade as well as special events .

Fariqh OfficialT.M.

A very must visit to an iconic British building around this area

Shahiza Shahidan

Just a nice place to hangout & relax..i love when food truck is here..heaven..

Momok Tomok

Nothing beats the feeling of watching a National parade here

Disha Chatterjee

Beautiful place to visit at dusk

webe digital

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Mon Phadungath

Great place for tourists to see old buildings in the area.

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Fatin Azman

Great view ,peaceful ,listen to the sound of the clock

Tz K

Don’t miss the new year’s fireworks here. Best in town .

K M

Great place to spend some quality time outdoor with your family..

Sam Wong

Get to see some cool modified cars during Friday & Saturday midnight.

Mazin Al

This's where if happened. U should come n see it at least one time

Ellyana Kusdiarti Walang

One of must visit tourist spot at Kuala Lumpur

Shermal

Still a beautiful place after all these years. However the field is kinda muddy so beware.

Vincent Tan

There is a parking lot located underneath the field

Mohamed Hisham

Very peaceful , the flagpole is amazing

Aisiah Majid

A big crowd waiting 12 Midnight - celebrate 31 August 2014..

hussein s

Must visit place in Malaysia . Intersting to see

Hazirah Nisa

Obnoxiously screaming at the top of my lung bcs i'm hereeeee right now

Carlos Primicias

Formerly known as the Padang, this is where Malaysia declared it's independence from British rule on August 31, 1957. A must see!

Aneta Padmé Komáčková

Awesome architecture everywhere

Shafiq Al-Fateh

There's a difference between Stadium Merdeka and Dataran Merdeka. Stadium is where we declare our independence.

Stewart Tan

Charmander and Dratini Pokemon nest!

two

☀️To hot? Go to the a/c underground in south of merdeka square.

Ivan Pig

Nice building to take pics ;)

Nick A

dont forget to visit at night for some great photo moments

Trang Tống

Should go to the Art Gallery . Very nice souvenirs to buy by Arch

Raymond Ming Ze

Awesome place to visit during 31st August.

Luke Duan

Striking historic place with one of world's biggest national flag and a serene lawn.

Wan kon

Kuaci Ÿª♌g amat mhal..lau korag nk bli bek ✗ payh at dtaran...sbgkus 3 rggit..lau 7e bru 1.50..bpak mhal..

Abi Azren

The main attraction of Kuala Lumpur. The march and rally for Malaysian Independence Parade held here every 31 August

muhd othman

Doa reciting for people of Palestine and Gaza

Dedy Armstrong

Its a nice spot

Meisi Riany

nice spot to take photos!

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