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Isdhoo Buddhist Stupas
At the northernmost tip of the Atoll, Isdhoo Buddhist Stupas is the ideal location for tracing the history of the Buddhist in the Maldives. The place is filled with ruins of Buddhist Stupas as a lot of them were destroyed and replaced with mosques after the country’s conversion to Islam. This place became a major tourist spot after Buddhist images and artefacts were unearthed from the island.
Isdhoo Island
Home to a 300-year-old mosque, Isdhoo Island is situated on the northern tip of Laamu Atoll. Apart from being an epitome of natural beauty, the island also bears historical importance as it houses important ruins from Maldivian Buddhist era.
Not only has it given shelter to the ancient mosque which is believed to be built on a site where once existed a temple, but also to the 'Hawitta' which is an old artificial mound. Images of Buddha too have been found on the lands of Isdhoo. If you are someone who is a history buff and has an everlasting love for waters, Isdhoo is where you need to head to!
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Islamic Centre
Being the state religion of the Maldives, the Islamic Center in Male is one of the country's most famous and beautiful marvels of architecture. Situated in the northern fringes of the capital city, close to the Hulhule ferry point and neighbouring the Republic Square (Jumhooree Maidan), the grand building is the perfect example of Islamic architecture.
The colossal structure is one of the most visited landmarks in the country, and its remarkable presence dominates the city's skyline, thanks to its massive golden dome and a graceful minaret as its companion. It is the spot of several conference halls and an Islamic library. The centre also houses numerous offices, most importantly the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. It is believed that up to 5,000 people can be welcomed in the premises at once. The building lights up during Friday prayer sessions as thousands of worshippers gather to offer their devotion.
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Island Hopping
Maldives is comprised several islands, each quite set apart from the other. The more commercial and known ones include Alimantha, Mirihi, Kudahuvadhoo, Gan and Hulhule. You can get from one island to other by seaplanes or Dhonis, local boats with diesel engines - you will definitely be spoilt for the choice whether you opt for the aerial views in a seaplane or drifting in the cool blue waters on a boat.
While Gan is the largest island in the Maldives, Kudahuvadhoo has ruins which are rumoured to be Buddhist temples, Mirihi named after a local flower, boasts of an exclusive reef and water bungalows. Alimantha Island is yet another renowned diving and snorkelling spot, its shallow waters, ideal even for children.
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Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Ithaa is an underwater restaurant located 5 meters beneath the sea level at Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island of Alif Dhaal Atoll. It is an acrylic structure, capable of holding 14 persons at a time. The glass rooftop offers a panaromic view of the brilliant coral gardens making it one of the most beautiful restaurants across the world.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is famous for serving European food with Asian influence and has undergone no damages due to the tsunami that hit the region in 2004. Apart from being a dining destination par excellence, it is also one of the most popular venues of Maldives for holding private parties and celebratory events such as weddings and anniversaries.
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Kalhu Vakaru Mosque
This historic landmark was constructed in 1789 and has a fascinating history attached to it. Also known as the ‘Travelling Mosque’ this religious stories mosque was moved to numerous locations by the rulers. The intricate architecture becomes the reason of its admiration, and the structure created on a coral foundation that has engraved wooden pillars for support. Initially located in the capital Male, the landmark was dismantled and moved to another island only to get assembled back in Sultan Park in Male.
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Kandolhu Island Beach
Nestled between lush green palm trees, Kandolhu Island Beach is 70 Kilometres away from south of Male’ near North Ari Atol. The white sand glitters next to the bay that is home to many exquisite coral reefs and species. Kandolhu Resort has 30 villas that come in with trendy architecture and facilities that will give an experience of a lifetime. Activities like snorkelling, deep-sea diving, surfing are always at disposal for concocting a stay that brims with memories.
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Kandu Valu Mosque
Although the exact date of the construction of this mosque remains a mystery, the place holds close connections to Mohammed Thakurufaanu, the former ruler of the Maldives Island from 1573 to 1585 AD. Located in Haa Alifu Atoll, it is believed that Thakurufaanu offered prayers here during his nonage and Mohanned Thakurufaanu's father was also buried in the cemetery present on the grounds of the mosque. People from a different religion however, are not permitted to enter the premises but can surely adore the architecture from the outside.
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Kondey
Kondey is a historically significant island of the Northern Huvadhu Atoll in the Maldives. Famous for its four antique Buddhist hawittas (prayer mounds) and a beautiful coral garden off the coast, Kondey is an ideal spot for divers and history buffs alike.
The Buddhist stupas and Hindu statues on the island are more than a thousand years old. The limestone carvings of the region provide great archaeological insights into the religious history of the Maldives. The two-kilometre long coral garden is home to exotic tropical fish and hard corals. This site on Kondey island is an easy dive and offers stunning views of the colourful corals.
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Kudahuvadhoo Island
Kudahavadhoo Island is the capital island of Dhaalu Atoll. Despite a population of around 3,000, there isn’t much to do on the island but it is best known for its architectural importance due to the presence of mysterious mounds called ‘hawittas’. These mounds are believed to pre-date the Islamic period and are actually ruins of unexcavated Buddhist temples. There are also the preserved remains of an ancient mosque with coral-stone carvings and signs of excellent ancient masonry.
As with the rest of the country, Kudahavadhoo Island is blessed with gorgeous clear waters that are suitable for diving. The popular diving sites near the island are the Utheemu, a shipwreck dating back to 1960, and the Liffery that dates back to the 19th century. The island holds one of the country’s four international airports and is reachable by flight.
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