The modern obelisk
Close to seventy metres tall in a park above the lake.
Ahmad Rithauddin from Ampang, malaysia — CC BY 2.0 · Ariff Shah Sopian — CC BY-SA 4.0 · Azri Suratmin — CC BY-SA 4.0 · Namimatisa — CC BY-SA 4.0
A soaring modern obelisk close to seventy metres tall, raised to commemorate Malaysia's history and its passage into the new millennium, in a park overlooking Putrajaya Lake near the Seri Wawasan Bridge. Around it lies a garden with a timeline walk displaying the milestones of the country's history, from the ancient kingdoms to independence and modern growth. The monument itself is striking from afar, and the view from the park takes in the lake and the Seri Wawasan Bridge, one of the good spots for photographing the bridge. The garden is spacious and calm, and rarely crowded. Entry is free and it is open in daylight. Be realistic, though: it is a monument and a garden, no more, and not worth a separate trip, only a short stop on a tour of Putrajaya's mosques and bridges. It is exposed to the sun, so the best time is just before sunset, then down to photograph the lit bridge after dark.
Close to seventy metres tall in a park above the lake.
Malaysia's milestones along a garden path.
A fine spot to photograph the Seri Wawasan Bridge.
Precinct 2, on the shore of Putrajaya Lake
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque (Iron Mosque)Malaysians call it the Iron Mosque, because around seventy per cent of it is ste6 minutes walk
Seri Wawasan BridgeA cable-stayed bridge that from a distance looks like a tilted sail or a futuris7 minutes walk
Palace of Justice, PutrajayaThe seat of the Federal Court and the Court of Appeal, Malaysia's two highest co10 minutes walk
Putra BridgePutrajaya's main bridge, crossing the lake from Putra Square to the main bouleva17 minutes walk
Putrajaya LakeA large man-made lake at the heart of Putrajaya, about thirty-three kilometres s18 minutes walkAs a short photo stop before sunset, yes, especially for the bridge. On its own it is not worth the trip from Kuala Lumpur.