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Nan Madol

Nan Madol

A ruined city of basalt built on artificial islets off Pohnpei, sometimes called the Venice of the Pacific.

CultureπŸ“ Micronesia (FSM)
Photo: Patrick Nunn, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Islets~100
  • UNESCO2016
  • IslandPohnpei
  • Best timeHigh tide by boat
  • DestinationMicronesia (FSM)

Built between roughly the 12th and 17th centuries as the seat of the Saudeleur dynasty, Nan Madol was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. Visit by boat at high tide or on foot with a guide.

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Location

Coordinates: 6.8444, 158.3353 Β· Open in Google Maps

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Nan Madol
Nan Madol. Photo: Patrick Nunn, CC BY-SA 4.0

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