Male is the capital of Maldives.
The city is a popular tourist destination.
There are a number of historical
sites and monuments in Male, which
serve as popular tourist attractions
of the city.
One can find numerous monumental
buildings and historical sites in
Male. One of the most famous tourist
attractions of the city is the National
Museum. The museum displays the
personal belongings of the Sultan
of Maldives. It also houses the
Thor Heyerdahl's archaeological
discoveries and fantastic stone
carvings.
Another popular monument in Male
is the Islamic Center and the Grand
Friday Mosque. These buildings are
known for their grand golden domes.
The Friday Mosque is known as Huskuru
Miskyii. It is the biggest mosque
of the country, with beautiful minarets
and decorative domes. The mosque
houses the tombs of national heroes
of the country. The mosque can accommodate
around five thousand people at one
point of time.
The Mulee Aagee is another major
monument in Male. It is basically
a historic home which houses the
tombs of many saints of the country.
Other major monuments that you can
find in the capital city of the
country are the Presidential Palace
located in the Sultan Park.
The monuments in Male give a clear
picture of the history of the country
and are also glaring examples of
the unique culture and art of the
country.
