Located on the southern edge of Kaafu Atoll, Male is one of the best-loved destinations of Asia that was originally the island of the King. Serving as the magnificent capital of Maldives, it houses a number of eye catchy and stunning attractions that tempt people and force them to grab cheap flights to Male to have the ultimate time of their lives. Reaching here is not at all cumbersome you can easily hit it from Hulhule Island. A tiny island heavily equipped with motorbikes, hawkers and crisply uniformed school children, stern-faced policemen and bustling business people is none other than the beautiful Male .
The architectural styles of mosques and tombs, exhibit an amazing and astonishing craftsmanship of Maldivians. Surrounded by incongruously turquoise water all around and Overlooked by brightly colored tall thin buildings, ale is known to be the heart and soul of the country. Following are described some of its must-see attractions, you would definitely love to visit.
Artificial beach is one of its favorite and vibrant spots that provide plenty of water sports opportunities’ to the visitors. Parades and carnivals are also conducted here and many people just flock here for peace and tranquility. You can hit it for fresh air and also for the picturesque and magical views of the encircling landscapes. Esjehi art gallery is another worth-visiting location of the city that is situated in the east of Sultan Park, in one of the most antiquated building of the country. It promotes and preserves an excellent variety of artwork and also boasts of various modern masterpieces. Although not very much spacious but it features many rooms that house beautiful and appealing preserved wood panels and carvings.
Grand Friday mosque should be on your top of the list while you are strolling through Male. It is also called as Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A “z” zam and is declared to be the largest mosque of Maldives. This herculean by-gone day’s structure was built by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar in 1656 and now houses the famous Islamic centre. Male’s facade has been adorned with the dominant golden dome of the Maldives Grand Friday mosque. The art work is truly spell-casting and the amazing coral engravings, unique minarets, magnificent edifice, tombs of national heroes and members of royalty, highly temp the admirers. Jumhoorie Maidan is another beautiful settlement that is nestled amongst lush vegetation and green grass- a perfect place for social gatherings.
For an interesting and entertaining time you can also head towards Male Fish Market that is the hub of all the major commercial activities. The market is stocked with a wide variety of products and fish from all corners of the country reach here. It is kept very clean they assure you the highest degree of freshness of these fish. Other recommended places are National Museum, the Atolls, Hukuru Miskiiy, Nalaguraidhoo beach, Mulee Aage palace and many others. So this time whenever you plan up your holiday-break just don’t forget the name of magical Male.
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