Male, the charming capital of the Maldive Islands offers many attractions for the visitor. In order to experience the numerous delights of this tropical island nation it is recommendable to stay at a quality accommodation such as the Maldives villas offered by Kandolhu Island Maldives. This fine accommodation provider offers comfortable rooms and many amenities in a picturesque setting.
After a tiring day of sightseeing an excellent place to relax and recover from your exertions would be Sultan Park. This appealing public park was at one time the grounds of the Royal Palace; this once imposing palace was demolished centuries ago leaving only one wing of the structure in place. The gardens became today’s Sultan Park, with only the impressive iron gateway at the entrance to the park suggesting its former grandeur.
Sultan Park is a tranquil verdant sanctuary in the Maldivian capital, containing luxuriant trees and blooms filled with songbirds. Visitors will see attractive ponds filled with pretty water lilies within the park as well as a diverse selection of different tropical plants and trees. This green sanctuary also offers panoramic views and is an ideal place in which to unwind and spend leisure hours amidst the delightful aromas of its flourishing blooms.
The wing of the Royal Palace that survived destruction has been transformed into the National Museum. This captivating establishment is an attraction in its own right, featuring a splendid selection of royal articles in addition to an interesting array of archaeological artefacts. Arranged in the museum you will see a host of fascinating artefacts collected from various temples in the Maldivian archipelago such as Bohomala figures, heads of Buddha statues, monkey figures and remnants of statues of Hindu deities. Perhaps amongst the most intriguing exhibits are a couple of statues featuring five faces, long canine teeth, prominent earlobes and extended tongues which were discovered relatively recently. The former possessions of royal personages to be seen within the museum include sedan chairs, thrones, palanquins, parasols and precious ornately lacquered boxes.
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