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Coconut Palace

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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A Unique Construction of Coconut Palace

Imelda Marcos commissioned the Coconut Palace to welcome Pope John Paul II during his visit to the Philippines in 1981, but he declined to stay due to its opulence.

Constructed from coconut lumber and shells, this octagonal building symbolizes the extravagant projects of the Marcos regime. Initially serving as an extravagant guesthouse, it is now used primarily for official functions.

Unforgettable Highlights

🪴 Coconut Architecture
🏛️ Historical Significance
🎉 Celebrity Events

Access to the Coconut Palace is free with prior arrangement. It is popular among tourists, historians, and those interested in Filipino architecture.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Coconut Palace

Extravagant Cost

The construction cost of the Coconut Palace was approximately US$37 million.

Celebrity Inauguration

The grand opening featured celebrities such as Brooke Shields and George Hamilton.

Original Purpose

Constructed to accommodate Pope John Paul II, the pontiff declined to stay due to its excessiveness.

Location

Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex

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