Iolani Palace, Honolulu
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Iolani Palace
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on July 31, 2007
The ʻIolani Palace structure that exists today is actually the second ʻIolani Palace to sit on the palace grounds. The original palace, built during the reign of Kamehameha IV, was a one-story building made out of coral block. The building was named, "ʻIolani Palace," after one of Kamehameha IV's given names (his full name was Alexander Liholiho ʻIolani). It served as the official residence of the monarch during the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, and the first part of Kalākaua's reign. The original structure was very simple in design and was more of a stately home than a palace.
Iolani Palace is located in the Capitol District of downtown Honolulu at the corner of King and Richards Streets at 364 South King Street. There is limited metered parking on the grounds and on nearby streets. Parking is also available at numerous lots downtown and at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. The best was to reach downtown from Waikiki is on The Bus, Oahu's public transportation system.
Tours are offered every 30 minutes Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are obtained at the nearly 'Iolani Barracks.
Admission for an adult is $20. Hawaiian residents (kama'aina) and military with ID pay $15. Children Ages 5-17 are $5. No children under 5 are admitted.
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