Mulee-aage
Mulee-aage, the former presidential palace, was originally built by Sultan Shamsuddeen III for his son just before the first world war. Soon after banishment of the sultan and his son in May 1936, the house was declared a government property.
The Mulee-aage was officially and used as an office complex by subsequent governments. After the country becomes Republic in 1953, the Mulee-aage became the 'President Official Residence'. However in 1986, the house was renamed the 'Presidential Palace' and was upgraded to hold official functions and to accommodate visiting Heads of States and other foreign dignitaries.
Photo: Islamic Center
The Islamic Center
Male's most famous architectural landmark is the three-story Islamic center, opened in November 1984. The center's Grand Friday Mosque, Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A'z'am is the biggest in the Maldives, accommodating more than 5,000 Worshippers. The shining golden dome of the mosque is a standout as are also the interior walls decorated with beautiful woodcarvings and Arabic calligraphy. The center also house a library and a conference hall.
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