Taming Sari Tower

The Taming Sari Tower (Malay: Menara Taming Sari) is a revolving gyro tower in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.

History

The tower was opened to the public on 18 April 2008 and officiated by Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam on 17 May 2008.

Technical details

The height of the tower is 110 meters. The capacity of the carriage is 80 passengers and the ride lasts for 7 minutes.

Located in the popular district of Bandar Hilir on Jalan Merdeka, only 3 minutes’ walk from Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex and Dataran Pahlawan Megamall, the tower is named after the Taming Sari Keris, a mythical weapon said to possess mystical powers belonging to the legendary Malay warrior, Hang Tuah. Even the structure’s design follows the shape of the Keris, with the peak of the tower resembling its hilt.

Built using advanced Swiss technology, the tower’s structure is reportedly tough enough to withstand earthquakes measuring up to 10 on the Richter scale. Able to accommodate 80 people per viewing session, which lasts about 7 minutes; the glass cabin hypnotically revolves as it rises from the ground to the top of the tower.

Once it reaches the top, a breathtaking, sprawling view of Malacca as far as the eye can see, up to the Straits of Malacca, is clearly visible, especially in good weather, with the Melaka River running through the grand panorama below.

In addition to the opportunity to get a bird’s-eye view of Malacca, the attraction is also fitted with 5 commercial outlets consisting of a café, a restaurant and souvenir shops.

Address: Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taming_Sari_Tower