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Royal Palace

Encircled by expansive lawns and casuarina trees, the white weatherboard Victorian-style Royal Palace, erected in 1867, is the pinnacle of Tongan grandeur. The palace grounds are not open to visitors, but you can get a good look through the gates near the waterfront on the western side.

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