6/17/2023 0 Comments Pulau hiri![]() ![]() ![]() Visitors to Ternate should also make sure they visit neighbouring Tidore at least on a day-trip, and with a few more days to spare, a side-trip to the much larger island of Halmahera is also highly recommended! It is no longer a quiant little place steeped in history like the main towns of neighbouring Tidore or the Bandas, but nevertheless hangs on to its architectural and cultural heritage proudly. This does mean however that the capital city has grown somewhat sprawling and chaotic. It is also the only one which has managed to retain its significant commercial and political importance to this day. Of the four historic North Malukan sultanates, Ternate is the only one where the institute of the sultanate has survived uninterrupted. Nature lovers will enjoy visiting the 2 scenic volcanic lakes, beach bums can choose from some not-so-special black sand beaches (and better ones on neighbouring Maitara and Hiri), while the energetic shouldn't miss climbing Gamalama! The entire island is made up by the Gamalama volcano rising straight out of the sea - and shown here providing a majestic background to the Sultan's palace, Ternate's ultimate symbol.Īpart from gazing at the splendid volcanic scenery, the island's main attractions are its plentiful historical relics from its turbulent past. ![]() Tiny but historically important, this island is home to Kota Ternate, today the capital of North Maluku province. ![]()
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