Top 06 Historical Places in Maldives You Must Visit - Maldivian diaries 

The Maldives is a Muslim country, and you are already aware of this fact. Aren't you? In Male, Maldives, you find one of the oldest surviving mosques and locals call it the Male Hukuru Miskiy. This ancient mosque has been built in 1658, and the UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. However, if you want to explore the intricate carvings and the interior architecture, you will have to go inside the mosque. This will not be possible unless you have permission from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in the Maldives. 

How about visiting the oldest cemetery in the Maldives during your stay at VARU by Atmosphere? This cemetery has been constructed 900 years ago for the prime purpose of burying the remains of the Addu Atoll Islamic population. According to the stories, this cemetery is owned by the royals. 

Yes, it's a Muslim country, but not all the Maldives tourist attractions have been influenced by this religion. Quite surprisingly, there are also Buddhist temples in the Maldives, and this suggests that Buddhism must have been a part of the Maldivian culture once upon a time. According to the old stories, a massive Buddha statue has also been there as a part of this religious site, and it has been buried. 

There have been many National Heroes who fought hard for the freedom of the country, and Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al-Auzam is one of the mains. His tomb is located in Male- the capital city and it has become a place of attraction specifically because of its look. The exterior look of it takes blue and white colours and because of the tall pillars, it has got a royal vibe. 

The country was once ruled by the Utheemu Dynasty. Sultan Mohmed Thakrufaanu was one of the rulers of this dynasty, and this attraction is the house used for residential purposes. The house is located in a very calm and peaceful environment and has a majestic look. 

Are you planning to visit the Gan Island in Addi Atoll? Then the British War Memorial is a must-visit. There were thousands of British soldiers (officers of the Royal Air Force) who sacrificed their lives during the World War that prevailed from 1941 to 1971, and this war memorial pays homage to them. 

Yes, the Maldives is a country with a lot of Islamic mosques, but some mosques are so special. Grand Friday Mosque located in Male is one such because of its admirable features. It has a towering golden dome which is its main highlight. Since this mosque is massive, it's easily spottable.