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  • By TropicGirl77 on February 22, 2004
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  • Gazebo in front of Iolani Palace - Honolulu
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    by TropicGirl77
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    There is much history in Hawaii. This particular tour is of the actual palace, which was restored shortly after Hawaii becme the 50th state. It was taken over by the government, then after they moved into a bigger building, a committee gathered together to restore the old palace, locate as many original items as possible, and bring it to its present condition. The palace has been beautifully restored! No picture taking allowed inside the palace, but you can purchase postcards in the gift shop.

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  • Address: King Street
  • Directions: $15 - $20 to take the guided tour which includes the room upstairs. On King Street, across from the Statue of King Kamehameha

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  • By Suet on February 26, 2004
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  • Iolani Palace - Honolulu
    by Suet
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    Being curious, I love to see how others live so this was a must for me. As well as a tour of the palace, the video gave a brief history of the islands and the Kamehameha dynasty, the stories, the lifestyle.... extremely interesting. I was terribly sad to see that outside "western" influences saw fit to invade and impose their changes on a happy people who had been doing quite well for a long time without interference, thank you very much..... Palace itself was very European in design, grand staircases, French fittings, Italian Marble, flushing loos.... but whatever you do, don't go through the wrong gate, they executed people for doing that.....

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  • Address: Junction of Richard Street/King Street Honolulu
  • Phone: (808) 522 0822
  • Directions: Middle of Honolulu...
  • Website: kanaina@iolanipalace.org
  • Other Contact: ticket office (808) 522 0832

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    Iolani Palace: Polynesian Culture Centre
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  • Updated By Suet on February 26, 2004
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    Now THIS was the place to be..... an all day event and you still don't get to see everything.... it is set out in little villages with all of the cultures and traditions (with dancing) at set times. Just refer to the brochure for the things you want to see. A must is the Tahitian Dancing, those girls can REALLY move the hips..... trying it out generally means you end up in traction for a while..... leave it to the experts. The canoe pageant was worth seeing, all of the cultures in local dress (you have to imagine it as it was as the costumes are a bit stylised for tourist consumption) and the rather loud announcer tells you all about each canoe and the occupants.... they also have a band and the drummers which is quite exciting. Yeah, we took hula lessons..... failed miserably, but lost a few pounds in sheer effort. Make sure you see the evening show which features over 100 performers.... the setting is wonderful and the fire dances are well worth watching. You can't take pictures of the fire shows as they don't come out very well.

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    Iolani Palace: IOLANI PALACE
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  • By LoriPori on March 9, 2005
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  • Iolani Palace - Honolulu
    Iolani Palace
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    The only royal palace in the United States, IOLANI PALACE was completed in 1882, during the reign of King Kalakaua. Three architects were employed in its design, which features double lanai (porches) lined with Corinthean columns. After the overthrow of the monarchy, Iolani Palace served as a legislative building for the new government until 1968.

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  • Address: ON South King at Richards Street
  • Phone: 538-1471 for tour information
  • Directions: Downtown Honolulu

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    Iolani Palace: INSIDE IOLANI PALACE
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  • Updated By Onedragon on September 29, 2007
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  • KING KALAKAUA'S LIBRARY AND CONFERENCE ROOM - Honolulu
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    I HAD A SPLENDID MORNING OF BEING ABLE TO GO ON A TOUR OF THE INSIDE OF IOLANI PALACE THAT SITS OFF OF KING STREET..WHAT A FABULOUS TIME OF HEARING THE EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AND THE PEOPLE OF HAWAIIAN MONARCHY AS THEY LIVED IN THE PALACE...I FELT AN HONOUR AND AN APPRECIATION OF THAT BUILDING AND THE PEOPLE THAT FOUNDED AND BUILT HAWAII..BEING ABLE TO SEE ALL THAT VALUABLE AND BEAUTIFUL KOA WOOD THAT DECORATED THE INSIDE STAIRCASE AND TABLES AND BOWLS...WAS AWESOME....SEEING ALL THE SPLENDID ROOMS THAT WERE IN THE PALACE..WAS FASCINATING!!!!!! A Hawaiian national treasure and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States, `Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs -- King Kalakaua, who built the Palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Lili`uokalani. During the monarchy period, the Palace was the center of social and political activity in the Kingdom of Hawai`i. Though its grandeur was neglected after the overthrow of the monarchy, restoration began in the 1970s through efforts of concerned individuals. Restoration and preservation continues, and, as a result, today's visitors to this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu enjoy one of the most precise historic restorations and learn much about Hawaiian history and heritage.

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  • Address: CORNER OF KING AND RICHARDS STREETS
  • Phone: (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823
  • Directions: ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DOWNTOWN POSTOFFICE

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  • By TropicGirl77 on February 22, 2004
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    On the guided tour, you will be handed a pair of Palace slippers ... these are unique ... this way you won't damage the newly restored wood floors. You can buy a pair in the gift shop if you really want to own a pair of royal slippers (that was a joke)

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  • Address: Iolani Palace
  • Directions: On King Street, across from the Statue of King Kamehameha

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  • By kenmerk on May 2, 2003
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    Located right in the heart of downtown Honolulu, Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. It was the official residence of Hawaiian monarchs from 1882 until 1893, when the monarchy was overthrown. Tours are available to see the palace. Or alternately, this is a quiet, shady area of Honolulu to come and lounge about...

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    Iolani Palace: Iolani Palace only authentic Royal Palace in USA.
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  • Updated By Waalewiener on March 20, 2003
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    The Iolani Palace was built between 1879 & 1882,built by King Kalakaua after a visit to New York City were he saw many impressive builings.The Palace was intented to replace a framed wooden house that had housed 5 Kings for about 34 years. Buildings were torn down to make place for this grandios buiding wich enden up twice as large as planned.and cost a wopping $350.000 dollar, including furnishings. In 1893 two years after Kalakaua's death Queen Liliuokalani became the Monarch , but soon after a coup by American businesmen ended the Monarchy. After turning into an office building for the Republicand later the Territory of Hawaii In 1969 the building was restored and opened to the public and shown the way it was in its heydays

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  • Directions: Downtown Honolulu.

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  • By Hopkid on April 27, 2006
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    Built by King David Kalakaua, the second to last of the Hawaiian monarchy, in 1882, Iolani Palace is the only royal residence in the United States. Before it was annexed by the U.S. after a bloodless coup mainly led by American businessmen, Hawaii was nation ruled by a monarchy that went back to Kamehameha the Great, the one who united all of the Hawaiian Islands. Kalakaua enjoyed the most advanced technological advances of the time, having installed electricity, a telephone, and a modern toilet. In fact Iolani Palace was wired for electricity before the White House in Washington, DC. After the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani in 1989, the palace became the capitol of the following governments, first of the republic, then the U.S. territory, and then the state before the new state capitol was finished nearby in 1969. Many of the furnishings were sold off by the republic and efforts are currently underway by a gropul called The Friends of Iolani Palace to track down are reacquire them. The two most fully restored rooms are the king's office and the throne room which includes the original thrones. Tours start approximately every half hour and begin with a video presentation in the Royal Guards barracks building nearby where the ticket office and gift shop are located. It is best to get there early to ensure a short wait for your appointed tour time. The first tour is at 9am. The palace is open Tuesday-Saturday until 2pm.

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  • Address: 364 South King Street
  • Phone: 808.522.0822
  • Directions: On King Street at Richard Street
  • Website: www.iolanipalace.org

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    Iolani Palace: IOLANI PALACE PART 2
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  • By Onedragon on August 21, 2006
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  • VIEW FROM RICHARDS STREET - Honolulu
    VIEW FROM RICHARDS STREET
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    IT TOTALLY AMAZES ME THAT THIS BUILDING COULD HAVE BEEN TORN DOWN SOME TIME AGO.... BUT I AM SO VERY GLAD THAT SOME PEOPLE GOT TOGETHER TO PRESERVE IT AND RESTORE IT BACK TO WHAT IT WAS ONCE UPON A TIME... SWEET!!!!!!!Though its grandeur was neglected after the overthrow of the monarchy, restoration began in the 1970s through efforts of concerned individuals. Restoration and preservation continues, and, as a result, today's visitors to this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu enjoy one of the most precise historic restorations and learn much about Hawaiian history and heritage.

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  • Address: CORNER OF KING AND RICHARDS STREETS
  • Phone: (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823
  • Directions: ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DOWNTOWN POSTOFFICE AT 364 South King Street.

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