Sights in Nukualofa
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British High Commissioner's Residence
Edit ThisNot far from the Royal Palace. See the cannons taken from the privateer Port au Prince captured 1806 at Ha'apai. The story of the capture and survival of a few of its English crew is told by William Mariner in the book "Tonga Islands."
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Tongan National Center
Edit ThisLocated across the main road from the Vaiola Hospital. The oval shaped buildings are based upon Polynesian design and their roof struts are bound decorative coconut fiber. Here the visitor will find handicraft demonstrations, tapa in canoe making, wood carving, basket and mat weaving. Historic photographic and artifacts on loan from the Royal Palace are worth seeing. Why not join a lunch time show and an interesting two hour guided tour.
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"Royal Tombs"
Edit ThisBurial site of Tongan Royalty since 1893 is located in the center of Nuku'alofa. Its near the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua.
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