Putrajaya -- A Heritage of the Future Just 25 km out of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya is the forerunner of future Malaysian city. Sprawling over 4,932 hectares, Putrajaya has been planned and developed as Malaysia's "Garden City, Intelligent City". When fully completed, it will be a city of the 21st century totally equipped with the latest infrastructure and high-technology facilities. However, this new city still maintains a third of the area with lush gardens, parks, lakes and a wetland area. It actually embodies the country's green heritage and allows its Malaysian soul and spirit come alive through the city's design, architecture and mood.        Place of interest   Putra Bridge   With a span of 435 metres, the Putra Bridge connects the Government Precinct at its north and the Mixed Development Precinct at its south, while linking Dataran Putra with the Boulevard. Architecturally, it is similar to the Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, Iran. The upper level of the Bridge is actually part of the Boulevard and connects to Dataran Putra and Perdana Putra. This unique twin-deck bridge not only provides vehicle, light rail and pedestrian access, it can also accommodate restaurants with its main pillar supports.   Putra Mosque   Facing the scenic Putrajaya Lake, the Putra Mosque is arguably Putrajaua's most distinctive landmark and one of the most modern mosque in the world. A showcase of mosque designs have evolved in Malaysia, Putra Mosque’s Islamic-architecture artistically blends traditional designs, local craftsmanship and the use of indigenous materials. The mosque is constructed in rose-tinted granite which gives its desert-pink hue that offsets the cengal woodwork on doors, windows and panels. The mosque complex that accommodates up to 10,000 worshippers, can also be used to hold conferences, seminars and symposiums.   Putra Square   A ceremonial tree-lined centerpiece of Putrajaya, Dataran Putra is 300 metres in diameter and is adorned with local motifs, water and light features. Its design has an outer 11-point star representing the 11 states when Malaysia first gained its independence. An inner 13-point star symbolizes the 13 Malaysian states today, while the inner-most 14-point star represents the Malaysain states and the Federal Territories.   Putrajaya Lake   At the very heart of Putrajaya is the Putrajaya Wetland with a natural landscape dominated by Putrajaya Lake. The Lake and Wetland are two of the most distinctive features of the city. The 650-hectare Putrajaya Lake is designed to act as a natural cooling system for the city and for recreation, fishing, water sports and water transport.   Putrajaya Wetlands   Covering a total area of 335 hectares, the wetland environment comprises Taman Wetland (138 ha) and the wetland areas (197 ha). Taman Wetland houses a Nature Interpretation Centre and a 25 meter high look-out tower which offers a bird’s view of Putrajaya. It is also a wildlife sanctuary, attracting a wide variety of species of local marshland birds and water birds. A pair of binoculars will come in handy for bird watching. Visitors to the park can also enjoy a leisurely walk, jog or cycle along its bicycle track.   Opening Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm (including public holidays)   Seri Perdana Complex (Prime Ministers Residence   The official residence of the present and future Malaysian Prime Ministers Ser Perdana is also used for official receptions and banquets. Opened to the public everyday except Mondays, there are guided tours in Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language). Tours on other languages can be provided through the assistance of a translator.   [1]