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May 19, 2024

　　This modest museum – there is only one room – features interesting displays and old photographs on traditional dance, body ornamentation, currency, weaponry, and archaeology. It also covers the role of the coastwatchers during WWII and the influence of the missionaries.

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Central Market
Honiara
　　While Honiara won't be mistaken for Lagos, the country’s bubbling principal food market covers a whole block between Mendana Ave and the seafront. It has a huge selection of fresh produce, especially fruits and vegetables, that come from outlying villages along the northern coast and from Savo Island. Also on...
Holy Cross Catholic Cathedral
Honiara
　　Honiara's most prominent religious building is this cathedral perched on a hill to the east of the centre. Visitors are welcome to attend, but make sure you dress modestly. ...
National Parliament
Honiara
　　The conical-shaped concrete building that’s perched on the hill above Hibiscus Ave is the National Parliament. Inside, the dome boasts a rich tapestry of traditional art, including arching frescoes. ...
National Museum
Honiara
　　This modest museum – there is only one room – features interesting displays and old photographs on traditional dance, body ornamentation, currency, weaponry, and archaeology. It also covers the role of the coastwatchers during WWII and the influence of the missionaries. ...
White River Village
Honiara
　　Betel nut, anyone? The friendly Gilbertese settlement called White River Village about four km west of the centre is mostly famed for its betel nut market. Wooden stalls selling the much sought-after commodity are lined cheek-by-jowl along the main road. ...
US War Memorial
Honiara
　　This superb memorial is a five-minute taxi ride from the centre. The well-maintained compound has marble slabs bearing detailed descriptions of battles fought during the Guadalcanal campaign. It was unveiled on 7 August 1992, the 50th anniversary of the US beach landings. There are also great views of the northern...
Botanical Gardens
Honiara
　　These lovely grounds on the hills located above the city provide a green haven for nature lovers. ...
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