Nan Madol
A UNESCO World Heritage Site: a ceremonial center built on nearly a hundred basalt-column artificial islands, often called the “Venice of the Pacific.”
Nan Madol was built by the Saudeleur dynasty between the 12th and 17th centuries. Nearly a hundred artificial islets were formed by interlocking hundreds of thousands of basalt columns, separated by waterways. The most impressive area, the Nan Dowas tombs, has walls rising 7–8 meters. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2016. You can park by the road and walk about 15 minutes, wading in to enter, or join a boat tour at high tide. A small entrance fee applies. Wear non-slip shoes and do not climb the walls. It is about one hour by car from Kolonia.
Opening hours
Daytime (tide-dependent)
Nearby sights
- Kepirohi Waterfall
- Pohnpaip Petroglyphs
- Sahwartik Falls
- Liduduhniap Twin Waterfalls
- Pohnpei Lidorkini Museum
- Spanish Wall & Catholic Belltower
- Lenger Island
- Sokehs Ridge WWII Japanese Sites