Iolani Palace and Downtown Capitol District

The palace with the skyscrapers of the Central Business District behind.

Iolani Palace with its 88 columns is extremely ornate.

The coronation pavilion beside Iolani Palace.

Grand entrance to Iolani Palace.

Hula dancer and Royal Hawaiian band. Every Friday at noon.

Gorgeous banyan tree near the palace.

Lawns that stretch out forever, by the palace.

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I love the gate with the royal coat of arms. Looks very European.

The gold-leaf Kamehameha statue with Ali

Ali

Kawaihao Church, made of coral.

Hawaii State Library, and statue in front.

Christmas in Hawaii at Honolulu Hale- the famous Santa and his wife!

Santa and his wife look relaxed. And the turtle and penguin are having fun.

Honolulu Hale (city hall) is colorful at Christmas time.

Tree with glass Christmas ornaments, outside Honolulu Hale.

Snowmen in Hawaii.

Looks like the South!

Mission Memorial Building (City Hall Annex), built by the missionaries in red brick and white trim Georgian style.

The education building of the City Hall Annex, built by the missionaries and inscribed with the words &amp;quot;Christian Education.&amp;quot;