Located at the historical center of Male, Mulee Aage saw long service as the official residence of the president of the Maldives. Known for its colorful facade, this palace was used on and off until 2012 and now serves as a governmental office for holding meetings. Though you cannot see the interior, you can stand next to the front gates and take a few photos of the landmark building. Most walking tours around the city stop outside the palace. Plan your Mulee Aage visit and explore what else you can see and do in Male using our Male trip itinerary planning tool.
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The exterior and architecture is marvelous. We visited it during our day tour of Malé city. Close to other attractions of the city.
The exterior and architecture is marvelous. We visited it during our day tour of Malé city. Close to other attractions of the city. more »
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For me it was very interesting experience to see the House of the Maldivian President. It is not allowed to go inside, of course. But it's still a nice sight from outside.
For me it was very interesting experience to see the House of the Maldivian President. It is not allowed to go inside, of course. But it's still a nice sight from outside. more »
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It's ok to see when you walk by, but you cannot get in and tour. it is on the opposite of the oldest mosque in Male which was built in 1600s.
It's ok to see when you walk by, but you cannot get in and tour. it is on the opposite of the oldest mosque in Male which was built in 1600s. more »
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Today Muleeaage is the official palace of the President and is a must-see in any Male’ tour. Muleeaage marked its hundredth anniversary in 2019. The Palace that stand today was built during the per.. Today Muleeaage is the official palace of the President and is a must-see in any Male’ tour. Muleeaage marked its hundredth anniversary in 2019. The Palace that stand today was built during the period 1914 to 1919. The site was the ancestral home of former Sultans and royalty. However, Muleeaage never served as a Sultan’s Palace. Muleeaage was built by Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III for his son Prince Hassan Izzuddeen in preparation for his arrival in the Maldives after completing his education in Ceylon. The Prince occupied the Palace from 1920 to 1934. The Prince was arrested, and the building was in disuse until World War II. Since then except for brief periods the building was used for various government administrative purposes or as a residence for visiting heads of states and other dignitaries. During the First Republic between 1952 and 1953, President Mohamed Ameen Didi made Muleeaage the official Presidential Palace. However, since the end of the First Republic Muleeaage once again, was used for various administrative purposes. The first President of the Second Republic, President Ibrahim Nasir once again declared Muleeaage the Presidential Palace in 1968. However, he resided there only for a brief period. Since then Presidents have made Muleeaage their official residence for varying periods of time. The current President, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has resided in Muleeaage since he took office in November 2018.
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Very beautiful. The president does not current reside here unless he is welcome diplomats but it’s very beautiful from the outside.
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The construction of Mulee’aage, was initiated in the year 1914 and completed in 1919. It was commissioned by Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III for his son and heir Prince Hassan Izzuddin. It was built on the style of bungalows in vogue during the colonial era in Ceylon and completed in preparation for the return of Prince Hassan Izzuddin to Male’ in 1920 after completing his education at the Royal College of Colombo.
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Sultan Shamsuddin III built the former Presidential Palace, Muleeaage, for his son just before the First World War. However the Sultan was deposed and his son never took office. In 1953, with the declaration of the First Republic, the building was designated as the Presidential Palace and remained so until the new Presidential Palace at Theemuge was built. Now Hilaaleege is the official residence of the president and Theemuge is the Supreme Court.
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Must visit. Interesting architectural design.
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