• Coconut Palace, also known as Tahanang Pilipino (lit. 'Filipino Home'), is a government building located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Manila, Philippines.
  • ...Manila Bay is the Coconut Palace, a unique work of architecture that is built of 100% Philippines materials, of which 70% are derived from the coconut palm tree.
  • The Coconut Palace is located about a block behind a closed gate. Cabs are not allowed inside. Once security allows you entry, you begin a short walk to the Palace.
  • The building is called Coconut Palace, or Tahanang Pilipino, because of the extensive use of coconut lumber and various parts of the coconut tree in its...
  • Averaging 50-100 tourists on a normal day, the Coconut Palace has an entrance fee of P100 which includes the well-versed tourist guide.
  • It's a palace made almost entirely out of coconut shells and other indigenous materials, showcasing the versatility and beauty of these native resources.
  • Coconut Palace was built in 1978 from several types of Philippine timber, coconut shells and specially formulated coconut lumber.
  • Built during the Marcos era, the Coconut Palace has hosted numerous high-profile guests, from Brooke Muammar al-Qaddafi, George Hamilton, and Brooke Shields.
  • The 101-coconut chandelier and the dinning table with 40,000 inlaid coconut shell pieces are the highlights of this palace.
  • The chandelier made of 101 coconut shells in Coconut Palace Lobby interior - Photo by: http://www.manosa.com/~manosa.