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Aliiolani Hale, Hawaii

From series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
Year: 1874.

In the downtown Honolulu at the King Street has placed the home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Originally it was built as a royal residence. It is surrounded with a marvellous tropical garden with palms and landscape compositions. The main outdoor decoration is the gilded statue of Kamehameha V. The residence has been built for 3 years and was finished in 1874. The major architect was an Australian Thomas Rowe. He has projected the building in an Italian Renaissance style. From Hawaii language, Aliiolani Hale translates as the "House of Heavenly Kings".

Aliiolani Hale, Hawaii The building of new royal residence has begun under the power of King Kamehameha V. However, the king didn't live there because of the death in 1872. As a memory of this great ruler, it was decided to put his gilded sculpture in front of the residence. The first who lived there was King David Kalākaua.

At the end of the 19th century the ruler’s residence of Hawaiian was moved to another palace. And this wonderful building in Renaissance style was given to the Hawaii State Supreme Court. In 1911 the building was drastically reconstructed after it the building has lost almost all original inner decoration. The interior of the palace has changed, whereas the Renaissance facade hasn't. Nowadays a part of this huge building is an interesting museum of the court system of Hawaii islands. The library with old legislative documents attracts a lot of people. Next - Chateau de Fontainebleau


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM Pacific' located in 0.09 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Instant Luxury & Exotic Car Rentals Honolulu International Airport' is located in 0.52 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'SUMIDA'S AUTO REPAIR' in 0.17 km
Supermarket: 'Lotus Market' in 0.23 km
Parking: 'Melim Building' in 0.16 km
Apotheek: 'Longs Drugs' in 0.3 km
Police station: 'Five'0 Department' in 0.02 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Cafe Ono' in 0.16 km
Railway station: 'Varona Village Station' in 19 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Kahului Airport OGG - in 154 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Aliiolani Hale

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Located in 0 km from Aliiolani Hale
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Rooms: 512
Each of the suites at the Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel is equipped with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A microwave and refrigerator are included. An … More: photo, rates and booking
One Bedroom Vacation Rental with Waikiki and Ocean View

Located in 1 km from Aliiolani Hale
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Rooms: 1
A fully equipped kitchen, featuring a dishwasher, is available in each unit at the Living Room Only – Waikiki. Laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi … More: photo, rates and booking
Ala Moana Hotel

Located in 2 km from Aliiolani Hale
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Rooms: 1100
Offering ocean and city skyline views, each guest room offers a flat-screen cable TV. A small refrigerator is provided for guest convenience. The … More: photo, rates and booking
Two Level Penthouse Waikiki at Hawaiian Monarch

Located in 3 km from Aliiolani Hale
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Rooms: 2
A full kitchen, a seating area, a washing machine and a clothing dryer are offered. Fresh linens and towels are also provided in the en suite … More: photo, rates and booking

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Haiku Stairs
11 km - Haiku Stairs
The unique natural sight with the romantic name 'staircase into the sky' will definitely please the hiking fans. 'Stairway to Heaven' - this is the name of the Haiku hiking trail, which is located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and stretches through the …
Koko
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Top destination around Aliiolani Hale - Honolulu


Good shopping areas in Honolulu are found for every taste and purse. Ala Moana Trading Center is one of the most attractive and interesting. It includes dozens of clothing stores of both famous brands and local production companies. There are a large GUESS shopping pavilion and some handbags and accessories stores which are usually loved by women. The complex is luxuriously decorated. It has pools with fish and a chic interior courtyard with fountains and exotic plants.

In the diversity of urban markets, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet deserves allocating. It'll take lots of time to walk around all its trading rows. The variety of products presented here is amazing. They sell towels and beach accessories in Hawaiian style, luxurious hair accessories and traditional necklaces of blooms. Ladies can choose a colorful fabric for their dresses, as well as other irreplaceable beach stuff. Don't miss extensive market stalls with a rich choice of fruit salads, soft drinks, and popular street food.

For fashionable clothes and accessories, go to Royal Hawaiian Center, where shopping can be combined with relaxing in cozy cafes. Here, you'll find several excellent footwear shops, pavilions with designer clothes and jewelry salons, as well as gastronomic departments with national delicacies. In the courtyard is a stage, where concerts and other recreational activities are often held.
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