Maldives Tourist Attractions

Maldives, the smallest Asian country in terms of area and population, is host to a number of tourist attractions. These attractions draw both domestic and international tourists to the country. Maldives tourist attractions make the country one of the most favorite destinations in the world.

Until early 1970s, Maldives was mostly an unknown land for the travelers. Since then, the country has developed into a major tourist destination. The Maldives is basically a group of islands. Agriculture and tourism are the main income generators in the country. At present, there are 89 resorts in the country with accommodation capacity of more than 17,000 beds. Each of these resorts offers state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to tourists whose yearly influx number goes past 600,000. The country is also a popular destination for ecotourism.

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Top Maldives tourist attractions

• Grand Friday Mosque : Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A "z" zam or the Grand Friday mosque is the largest mosque in Maldives. This majestic structure of the past was built by the Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar in 1656.
   
• National Museum: National Museum in Maldives is one of the principal tourist draws in the nation. Situated in the Sultan Park, which was a portion of the palace of Sultan, it is essentially a transformation of the erstwhile palace building.
   
• Mulee Aage Palace : Situated just opposite the Friday mosque, Mulee Aage Palace was constructed in 1906. Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III was the patron of the construction of Mulee Aage Palace. The Sultan constructed this palace for his son prior to World War I.
   
• Hukuru Miskiiy: Hukuru Miskiiy is the oldest mosque in Maldives. It was built in the year 1656. This old Friday mosque is the creation of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar I. Hukuru Miskiiy is famous for its delicate lacquer work and fine wooden sculptures.
   
• Esjehi Art Gallery : Esjehi Art Gallery is one of the principal tourist attractions in Maldives. It is situated on the east of Sultan Park, inside a very old building.
   
• National Art Gallery : The National Art Gallery was built by the Government of Maldives to promote visual art with regular exhibitions of the art of Maldives and other countries. The gallery was opened in 2005.
   
• Artificial Beach: Artificial beach in Maldives offers the chance to visitors for swimming during summertime.
   
• Jumhooree Maidan : Situated beside the northern sea front in Male, Jumhooree Maidan was constructed in 1989. More popularly called as the republic square of Maldives, the Maidan with its vibrant landscape is one of the most visited sites. Jumhooree Maidan is an ideal location for social get togethers.
   
• Male Fish Market: The Male fish market is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Maldives. Being the center hub of business and trade operations, Maldives fish market is an area that is constantly packed with people.
   
• Beautiful beaches of Maldives: The beaches of Maldives are rich with tropical fruits and coconuts. All the beaches are situated on the equator to the south of Sri Lanka.
  
  Some of the

  other popular tourist destinations in Maldives

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• Male – the capital city of the island nation also features a great tourism appeal. It is the biggest commercial center of the island. The city was previously known as the Sultan's Island. The markets and mosques in the city along with the National Museum and the Grand Friday Mosque are the major highlights of this destination. The Sultan Park is situated within a short distance from the museum. Some of the other popular tourist attractions in Male include the tombs of legendary saints, 'Muleeaage', and the Presidential Palace
   
• Atoll Resorts – The resorts in the island nation are also considered as top tourist attractions in Maldives. Most of the resorts are situated in the three atolls that are located at a close distance to the capital. The regions are North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, and Ari Atoll. Usually, all the resorts offer a fascinating combination of white sands, blue sea, and swaying palm. If you are a lover of outdoor activities, you can consider spending some of the nest moments of your vacation in the resorts. These places offer an array of diving possibilities. These three places of tourist interest offer the best combination of excellent service including the best comfort and cuisine along with an array of excursions and activities.
   
• Fish Market – the fish market in the island nation also features a great tourism appeal. Throughout the year, vacationers throng this destination of high tourist interest. The market offers an incredible opportunity of viewing the different fish products. While on your visit to the market, you can even indulge in fishing during the evening hours. However, option of going for fishing during the morning is also available, but you have to make a special request for the same in advance. Another interesting holidaying idea includes sailing in the fishing boat under the open sky.
  
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