Top 10 Best Things to Do in Malé
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Malé

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  • Maldivian Seaplane Terminaltop_1
    󰺂6.4
    Hulhule.Male International Airport3.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Custom seaplane tour experiences
    󱓊Private aerial Maldives tour
    4.8/5
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    The seaplane is beautiful, but I will never take it again. The first time I went to Maldives, I wanted to experience the characteristics and see the beautiful scenery, so I chose to take a seaplane to the island, but! I will never choose a seaplane island again next time! The main attraction is that it is stuffy, hot, noisy and smelly. I suggest that people who are prone to motion sickness and sensitive to smells should not try it. The diesel smell + noise + stuffiness, and the seaplane that lasts more than 20 minutes is really unbearable. We flew to the island for almost an hour, and I was almost exhausted. Although it is indeed beautiful from above, I think you can also see and take beautiful photos when you are about to arrive in Male by plane (p2 is what I took on the plane). It is not worth the suffering. It took me a long time to recover after arriving on the island.

  • Muliaage (Palace)top_2
    󰺂5.5
    Malé.Downtown of Male408m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Green trees & flowers perfect for photos
    󱓊Fairytale-like pink, blue & white
    4.5/5
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    It was originally a palace built by Sultan Shamsuddin III for his son, replacing the old palace in the mid-17th century; after the Sultan and his son were deposed in 1936, it was nationalized and turned into a private residence. During World War II, vegetables were grown in the garden; after Maldives became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1952, it became the presidential residence. The new presidential residence was built in 1994 and is now mostly used as an office. It is a combination of Islam and modern Western architectural styles. The blue and white style looks pretty good. You can only take pictures at the door, and there are no sentries. Opposite is the Friday Mosque.

  • Hukuru Miskiytop_3
    󰺂4.5
    Hulhumale.Male International Airport6.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Coral stone structures showcase traditional charm
    󰀆Explore the charm of the ancient mosque during select times
    4.3/5
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    There are two Friday Mosques (Hukuru Miskiiy) in Male. This one is the old one, also called the Old Mosque. It was built in 1656 during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. It is one of the oldest and most representative mosques in the Maldives. It has been the main mosque in Male for nearly four hundred years. After the completion of the new mosque in 1984, some of its functions were replaced. It was built with corals taken from the sea, and the walls were cut into blocks of coral stones, and inlaid with gold and silver wire work; The tall white one inside is the minaret, on which you can see the inscription of the Koran; the wooden door of the inner temple is heavy, with wooden lanterns hanging, and the beams are carved with complex Arabic calligraphy. Why is it called the Friday Mosque? Thousands of believers gather to pray on Fridays, and non-Muslims cannot enter without permission; There is a cemetery inside with a large number of complexly carved coral tombstones. In 2008, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique architecture. There is a sign at the door with the entry time written on it. I don’t know if I can enter. After entering, I took off my shoes and saw many people praying devoutly, so I quietly withdrew.

  • Whale Submarine
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    󰺂4.5
    Malé1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Window views of fish, turtles & corals
    󰋄Coral reefs & rare marine life
    󱨠Saved by 118 users󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.9/5
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    A bit boring, cool experience! Great, saw a lot of colorful fish! Worth it! Maldives whale submarine, awesome! The kids were so happy! Recommend everyone to experience it! Go up to the sky and into the sea!

  • Republic Square
    5
    󰺂4.1
    Malé.Downtown of Male543m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Malé
    Highlights:
    󰋄Landmark city center on the north shore of Malé
    󱨜Experience a historic moment of Malaysian independence
    4.4/5
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    Located on the north bank of Male', the capital of Maldives, it is the center of Male' and the most prosperous place in the city. The square is small and can be walked around in 5 minutes. In front of the square is the former presidential pier, behind it is the Friday Grand Mosque and the Islamic Center, not far behind the right is the ancient Friday Mosque of the Maldives, and to the south is the beautiful Sultan Park and the National Museum. In addition, the police headquarters in the Shahed Hussein Adham Building is next to it on the right, and next to it is the barracks of the Maldives National Defense Force. There is a tall flagpole in the center of the square, with the Maldivian flag hanging on it. There are also many pigeons in the square, which are still spectacular when they fly together. It's just that the square is not very clean, there is a lot of garbage, and the square is across a road from the seaside. There will be a lot of sales in the square.

What Best Things to Do are there in Malé?
These are all Best Things to Do in Malé:Maldivian Seaplane Terminal, Muliaage (Palace), Hukuru Miskiy, Whale Submarine, Republic Square
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Malé?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Malé include:Maldivian Seaplane Terminal:4.8, Muliaage (Palace):4.5, Hukuru Miskiy:4.3, Whale Submarine:4.9, Republic Square:4.4
At what locations in Malé can Best Things to Do in Malé be found?
The Best Things to Do in Malé are mainly located in:Maldivian Seaplane Terminal:Hulhule, Muliaage (Palace):Malé, Hukuru Miskiy:Hulhumale, Whale Submarine:Malé, Republic Square:Malé
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