Muliaage (Palace)

The Presidential Palace is located in the central area of Male and is a masonry building. The front is covered with reflective glass, which looks colorful and dazzling on a sunny day. Before the square, the red and green Maldivian flag swayed freely with the wind and reflected on the glass wall, forming an impressive scenery. History The Presidential Palace, located across the road from the Old Friday Mosque, was built in the early 20th century. For a long time, it has been used as a government office, so it has always been guarded by guards in front of the official residence. After President Nasheed came to power in 2009, he decided to reduce the expenditure and staff of the presidential palace, and it became the presidential palace again. Before and after the political turmoil in February 2012, it became an important venue for demonstrations by Nasheed supporters and opponents. Appearance The Presidential Palace was built when the Maldives became a republic for the first time. As a very historical building in Male, even though it is no longer the Presidential Palace today, its beautiful shape still attracts a large number of tourists to visit, and group photos can often be seen. of people. From the outside, the Presidential Palace does not look like a century-old building, but is full of modern flavor. Its architectural style is very different from other buildings in Male, and it looks very Western, which is unique in Male. The pink roof with white walls and blue pillars is like a building in a fairy tale world, which makes people dazzled. The surrounding area of the Presidential Palace is full of green trees and flowers, which are very close to nature, making people feel relaxed and happy. Today, it is no longer the residence of the President of the Maldives, but has been transformed into a place for various state activities. Although it is no longer the political center of the Maldives, it still attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique style and history. Because it is not possible to visit inside, there is not much to see in the Presidential Palace. You can reserve about half an hour, which is enough to stroll around the building comfortably for a week.