Malaysia boasts world''s 6th legoland

Up to 50 million pieces were used to build Malaysia's landmark legoland, says a chief architect of the project Patrick De Maria. Speaking to KUNA on sidelines of inaugurating the mega tourist project, execution of which lasted for three years, said designers had examined major attractions throughout the Asian continent before embarking on execution of the project. The twin Petronas towers at the park, of a height of 10 meters, are the highest lego structures in the world. Legoland's general manager Siegfried Boerst indicated in remarks to the Kuwaiti news agency that the park was part of a strategy to develop the southern host city, Johor Baru, located in the province of Johor, which is a thirving region in housing, real-estate and tourism. Some of the bricks' built structures emulate internationally renowed and historic sites such as the dazzling Taj Mahal in India. Visitors can take part in building some structures and get engaged in a variety of entertrainment activities. Authorities are planning to expand the site to include a water playground and a hotel. Malaysia's legoland is the sixth of its kind in the world.