Iolani Palace

Iolani Palace is a part of Honolulu palace in Hawaiian that was built in the 18th century. This historic palace and museum, which was constructed in 1882 tells the narrative of King Kalakaua as well as his sister, Queen Liliuokalani, who reigned as Hawaii’s final monarchs, contains ten rooms and is open to the public on weekends. It is the sole official state royal residence in the United States of America, and it is located in Washington, D.C. For more than a century, starting with Kamehameha III and continuing through Queen Liliuokalani and the Kalakaua Dynasty, which was established by her brother, King David Kalakaua, the Iolani Palace was the castle of the kings of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Located in the capitol heart of downtown Honolulu, it is the state’s administrative center. The building has been declared as a National Historic Landmark and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a result of its significance. From 1893 until its demise in 1969, the structure served as the seat of government for the Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawai’i. It was built on the site of an earlier structure that had been demolished. The restoration of the palace, which was later opened to the public as a museum, took place between1978 and 1981. The Iolani Palace is the only royal palace to be located on American soil, and it is the only one in the world. Recent visitors to this structure have expressed gratitude for the opportunity it provides to have a deeper understanding of Hawaii’s culture. In order to properly tour the property, you’ll want to bear in mind a few criteria, which are detailed below. The taking of photographs is forbidden all through the palace, and kids under five must be secured in a child carriage at all times while on the premises. In order to protect the koa wood floors of the palace, it is also required to wear linen boots while walking around. Iolani Palace, which is located in downtown Honolulu next to the gold and black statue of King Kamehameha IV, Isa must-see tourist destination. Hour-long guided tours are offered every 15 minutes between the hours of 9 a.m. and10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with the exception of holidays. You can also choose for a self-guided audio tour, which will cost you $14.75 for an adult and$6 for each child under the age of 12. Audio tours are provided Monday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., with extended hours available on select days. They are approximately 45 minutes in length and are available in English and Spanish. There is also a gift shop and facilities on the premises, in addition to access to the property’s basement galleries, first and second floors, and the property’s basement galleries. From the airport, you can take a bus to one of the nearby bus stops, drive, or take the Waikiki Trolley’s Red Line to get to the palace. The official website of the Iolani Palace contains additional information on specific tour hours and prices.