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Culture & discovery
Maldives

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

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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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