Places to See in Male

Male is a beguiling capital city and the commercial hub of Maldives. Male was the land of Sultan and offers astounding markets and mosques. With myriad places to see in Male, it is dotted with mosques, wide streets, parks and markets. Take out your cameras and get ready to click some amazing moments in Male, the place that houses the government of Maldives. Male is considered one of the best tourist attractions in Maldives and with its own tourist attractions, Male gear up the speed of tourism in Maldives.

The Friday Mosque or Huskuru Miskiiy is the grand and principal mosque in Maldives and includes the Islamic Center. This 17th century structure displays the grand architecture of bygone times. With its eminent golden dome, the Friday Mosque is playing an impressive role almost through the four centuries. The mosque can house more than five thousand people at a time. In the year of 1656, this spectacular landmark was built by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar. The magnificent coral engraving, wooden doors and grand minarets of the mosque edify the importance of the Friday mosque in the history and the rich heritage of the country.