Places

MUNNAARU – (THE MINERET)
Built in 1675 by Sultan Iskanhar shortly after he constructed the Friday mosque

MEDHU ZIYAARATH – (MIDDLE SHRINE)
The shrine is the memorial for the person who is believed to be responsible for the conversion of Maldives to Islam in 1153 AD. He was a Morrocan man, named Abdul Barakaath Al Yoosuf Al Barbury.

MULEE-AAGE
Built around 1906 by Sultan Shamsudden III for his son, his heir to the throne.

SULTAN PARK
Was part of the Sultan’s Palace. The entrance is dominated by a large iron gate which was formally used as one of the entrances to the Palace Grande Botanical Garden.

NATIONAL MUSEUM
Located in the Sultan’s Park, the Museum was converted from the old palace building. Open daily 0900-1500 except Friday and Bank Holidays.

FISH MARKET/ PRODUCE MARKET
At the fish market you will see more fat fish than you have ever seen. At the produce market the locals are trading the limited range of fruits and vegetables grown here in the Maldives. Look for the stacks of betel leaf, for rapping up a chew. Also a local delicacy, especially for those with a sweet tooth – bounty bar – looks like fat cigar; this is pure coconut with honey. This makes a nice souvenir as it will last for four weeks.