Eclectic, charming Central Market


A shop selling antiques, decorative wooden panels, tea sets and other curios among the eclectic highlights at Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

StartING life as a wet market in 1888, Central Market Kuala Lumpur, also known as Pasar Seni, is now a cultural landmark.

Built in 1937 in Art Deco style, the building in Jalan Hang Kasturi attracts history and art lovers alike, as well as tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, collectables, original artworks and traditional snacks, among others.

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