Male
is the attractive capital and commercial
centre of Maldives. Male is the land
of Sultan that offers incredible markets
and mosques. With myriad places to
visit, Male, is dotted with mosques,
wide streets, parks and markets. Get
out your cameras and get ready to
click on some incredible moments in
Male, the place that houses the Government
of Maldives. Male is considered one
of the best tourist attractions in
the Maldives.
The National Museum is a place
to see in Male and is located in
the Sultan’s Park. The museum
is set on the remaining structure
of the former Sultan’s Palace.
The National Museum exhibits thrones,
palanquins, statues and many other
ancient objects used by former sultans.
The National Museum in Male reflects
the pre colonial and colonial era
with the rich cultural heritage
of Maldives. The moment you enter
the museum, you need to go back
to memory lane. On Friday and holidays,
the National Museum remains closed
and on other days it is open from
9:00 am to 11:40 pm and 3:00 pm
to 5:40 pm.
The Mosque on Friday or Huskuru
Miskiiy is the big main mosque in
the Maldives and includes the Islamic
Centre of 17th century that shows
the great architecture of yesteryear.
With its prominent golden dome,
the Friday Mosque plays a role almost
impressive through four centuries.
The mosque can accommodate more
than five thousand people at a time.
During the year 1656, this spectacular
site was built by Sultan Ibrahim
Iskandhar. The magnificent coral
wooden doors and large minarets
of the mosque building make it very
beautiful. There is a lot of importance
of the Mosque on Friday in the history
and rich heritage of the country.
Male Fish Market is a shopping
mall that is located in the sea
north of Male. The place is always
crowded with travelers and local
hovering stores offering variety
of products. The fish market and
the local market of Male offers
a glimpse of the Maldives and also
offer an opportunity for travelers
to mingle with people.
Visit Mulee-aage palace, built
in 1906, located in front of the
Friday Mosque and built by Sultan
Mohamed Shamsuddeen III, which is
now the office of the President.
Male is the capital of Maldives
and offers a lot of places to visit,
including the Sultan Park near the
National Museum, Islamic Centre
and local markets. Take a day to
explore the charming city with great
architecture, cultural heritage,
history and charming people.
