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Culture & discovery
Maldives

Museums, festivals, local traditions Β· Official sites & practical info

⚠️ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

πŸ›οΈ Museums & Heritage 2 venues
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National Museum
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Former royal palace housing the historical collections of the Maldivian sultanate: thrones, weapons, manuscripts and royal artifacts.

HistorySultanate
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Old Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy)
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Mosque carved from coral stone dating from the 17th century, one of the finest examples of traditional Maldivian architecture.

ArchitectureHeritage
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πŸ₯ Local Traditions 2 venues
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Boduberu
Local islands

Traditional drum-driven music and dance, the beating heart of Maldivian festivities and celebrations.

MusicDance
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Inhabited local islands
Atolls

Visit fishing villages to discover traditional Maldivian crafts, cuisine and way of life.

Local lifeCrafts
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