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Bodu Thakurufaanu Memorial Centre

Heritage centre·Utheemu · Haa Alif Atoll

A national hero’s home island

About Bodu Thakurufaanu Memorial Centre

In the far north, on Utheemu in Haa Alif Atoll, the National Centre for Cultural Heritage runs a memorial centre to Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu, who ruled from 1573 to 1585 and is remembered as a national hero.

Why it's on our list

  • Haa Alif Atoll
  • Run by the national heritage centre
  • 16th-century history

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bodu Thakurufaanu Memorial Centre before you go.

Location

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