Attractions in Nigeria

Godswill Akpabio Stadium

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo is an ultra-modern sports facility in Nigeria.

Gobarau Minaret

The Gobarau Minaret in Katsina is a 15-meter-high historical structure made of mud-brick.

Great Mosque of Kano

The Great Mosque of Kano is an important religious building in northern Nigeria.

Teslim Balogun Stadium

The Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos is a major multi-purpose sports facility named after a famous Nigerian footballer.

Mary Slessor House

The Mary Slessor House in Calabar is a historic building where Scottish missionary Mary Slessor lived, known for advocating for women's rights and st…

Oba of Benin Palace

The Palace of the Oba of Benin in Benin City is the official residence of the traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom.

Third Mainland Bridge

The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is the longest bridge in Nigeria, measuring 11.8 kilometers in length.

National Christian Centre

The National Christian Centre in Abuja, formerly known as the National Church of Nigeria, is a striking neo-gothic building and the center of Christi…

Tinapa Resort

Tinapa Resort in Calabar is a massive business and leisure resort developed to boost trade and tourism in the region.

Jaekel House

Jaekel House is a classic colonial-era mansion in Lagos that now houses a railway museum.

Central Bank of Nigeria Headquarters

The Central Bank of Nigeria Headquarters in Abuja is a monumental office building and one of the tallest buildings in the capital, symbolizing Nigeri…

Cathedral Church of Christ Lagos

The Cathedral Church of Christ on the Marina in Lagos is one of the oldest and most well-known Anglican cathedrals in Nigeria, famous for its classic…

Gidan Makama Museum

The Gidan Makama Museum in Kano is housed in a 500-year-old building that formerly served as a palace.

Tafawa Balewa Square

Tafawa Balewa Square in central Lagos is a historic square where Nigeria's independence was celebrated in 1960.

Civic Centre Lagos

The Civic Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, is a masterpiece of modern waterfront architecture.

First Storey Building

This building in Badagry is considered the first two-story building in Nigeria.

Aso Villa

Aso Villa, also known as the State House, is the workplace and official residence of the President of Nigeria.

Abuja City Gate

The Abuja City Gate is a monumental arch that welcomes visitors on the main highway to the center of Abuja.

Mapo Hall

Mapo Hall in Ibadan is a historic colonial-style city hall built on Mapo Hill.

Erin-Ijesha

Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls, also known as Olumirin, is a stunning seven-step natural wonder.

Freedom Park Lagos

Freedom Park in Lagos was built on the site of the former colonial Broad Street Prison.

Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos is the first cable-stayed bridge in Nigeria.

National Arts Theatre

The National Arts Theatre in Lagos is the primary center for the performing arts in Nigeria.

Badagry Heritage Museum

The Badagry Heritage Museum is housed in an old colonial building.

Ministry of Defence (Ship House)

The Ship House in Abuja, which houses the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, is a unique architectural building shaped like a giant naval ship.

Emir of Kano's Palace

Gidan Rumfa is the traditional palace of the Emir of Kano, built in the 15th century.

Cocoa House Ibadan

The Cocoa House in Ibadan was financed in the 1960s from the proceeds of cocoa exports.

Nature

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Lake Chad

A significant lake in the Chad Basin that touches Nigeria.

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Kainji Lake

A large reservoir in northwestern Nigeria.

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Kainji Reservoir Shore

The shore zone of the large reservoir.

Mambilla Plateau

The Mambilla Plateau is a highland region in eastern Nigeria with an average elevation of over 1500 meters.

Gashaka Hills

The Gashaka Hills are part of the Gashaka-Gumti National Park and offer a rugged mountain landscape.

Obudu Mountains (new)

A spectacular mountain range near the border with Cameroon, known for its lush grasslands.

Shere Hills (relief)

A spectacular, rugged mountain landscape known for trekking.

More highlights

Alok Ikom Stone Monoliths

Over 300 carved volcanic stones bearing human facial features, arranged in circles, serving as ancestral shrines.

Olumo Rock

A massive outcrop of granite rocks that served as a fortress for the Egba people during 19th-century intertribal wars.

Igbo-Ukwu Archaeological Site

The discovery site of the oldest bronze artifacts in West Africa, indicating a highly developed ancient society.

Amalgamation House

The historic building in Ikot Abasi where Northern and Southern Nigeria were officially amalgamated by Lord Lugard in 1914.

Mbari Cultural Centre

An open-air shrine of the Igbo people decorated with traditional art and sculptures honoring earth goddesses.

Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

One of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria, regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility.

Lugard Hall

A colonial government building that served as the seat of the historic House of Assembly of Northern Nigeria.

Arochukwu Long Juju Shrine

A temple and cave system that served as a shrine to Ibn Ukpabi and an oracle of judgment for the Aro people.

Slave History Museum

A museum in Calabar dedicated to documenting the dark history of the slave trade in the region.

Dufuna Canoe Discovery Site

The location where the oldest known boat in Africa, dating back approximately 8,000 years, was discovered.

Sukur Cultural Landscape

A historic terraced landscape featuring the Palace of the Hidi, ritual terraced fields, and ancient architecture.

Nok Village

The archaeological site where the first terracotta sculptures of the ancient Nok culture were discovered.

Owo Palace

The palace of the Olowo of Owo, which was once the largest palace in Africa with over 100 courtyards.

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Jos Plateau (v2)

A prominent highland region in central Nigeria that rises significantly above its surroundings.

Kofar Mata Dyeing Pits

Historic pits in Kano used for traditional indigo dyeing for over five centuries.

Oduduwa Shrine

A revered site in Ile-Ife dedicated to the mythical progenitor of the Yoruba people, Oduduwa.