- Address: Sultan Park, Malé, Maldives
- Phone: +960 334-4050
- Website: housing.gov.mv
- Working time: 24 hours
The capital of the Maldives is the city of Male . It is a modern metropolis, a stone "jungle" that grew up in the middle of the Indian Ocean. But there is one place that brings variety to the landscape of Male - it's the park of Sultan, which literally drowns in lush vegetation, fragrant bushes with roses and wild orchids.
History of the Sultan's Park in Male
Initially in this part of the Maldivian capital was located the royal palace with a lush picturesque garden. But in 1988 there were events in the country, later called the Second Republic, as a result of which the palace gardens in Male were turned into a park of the Sultan. The former appointment of the garden reminds only the wing of the Sultan's residence, which survived after a fierce battle.
More information about the history of the Sultan's Park in Male can be found in the National Museum of the country , which is located here.
Uniqueness of the Sultan's Park in Male
The Maldives capital is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, so it is not surprising that there are many high-rise buildings here. On weekends or just during good weather, many residents and guests of Malé leave for Sultan Park, where you can breathe fresh air and enjoy the aroma of lush vegetation. For today here grow:
- fragrant roses;
- wild orchids;
- ficus-banyans;
- water lilies;
- other exotic flowers and plants.
Here the famous "wish tree", whose age is more than 100 years, grows, and there is an unusual fountain, which is a favorite place for tourists.
Near the Sultan Park in Male is the National Museum of the country, which contains the oldest artifacts from the excavations of Heyerdahl. Visitors have an opportunity to get acquainted with the ancient manuscripts of the Koran, ornaments of sultans and other historical artifacts.
How to get to Sultana Park in Male?
In order to see this picturesque object, you need to go to the south of the Republic of Maldives. Sultan's Park is located on the atoll of North Male , almost in the heart of the capital, 250 m from the coast of the Lakadiv Sea. Directly at the gate is the bus stop Sultan Park. From the center of Male to the park Sultana can be reached on foot. If you go north along the Chaandhanee Magu, Medhuziyaarai Magu and Lily Magu roads, you can be in the right place in 5 minutes.