Iolani Palace In Hawaii

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The ‘Iolani Palace is one of Hawaii’s most historical sites that I chose to visit and write my essay about. This is because I have never been to the ‘Iolani Palace before, whereas I’ve been to the Bishop Museum numerous times, I chose to take the opportunity to do something different. I found the antique plumbing interesting, and also the way the palace was built to keep the kitchen cool. I found it quite fun, and in the next few paragraphs, I will explain to you to you my royal experience.
As you drive up to the palace, you see the green fences closing off the area. Walking through the gates and toward the building, it becomes difficult to pull your eyes away from the building due to the aesthetically pleasing architectural structure. When

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