Cultural Tourism in Nigeria – Nigeria historical tourist sites

Nigeria Cultural Tourism And Historical Sites

From the ancient Ife Head sculpture, the Benin Head terracotta to the historical Igbo Ukwu civilisation, the stone age Nok Culture and the Hausa-Fulani cultural heritage, Nigeria is a country that is very rich in cultural tourism and there are many historical sites visit.

Old Oyo National Park

Old Oyo National Park

Situated just about 51 km north of Ibadan city, Old Oyo National Park is an historical site. The park harbours Nile crocodile, rock python and land tortoise.

Make a visit to the old Yoruba Empire, and admire Yoruba empire’s old Portuguese-style houses. It is rich in fauna and flora resources, significant species of which are the baboons and wide variety of birds.Read more…

Osun Osogbo Sacred Forest

Osun Osogbo sacred forest

Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods. The landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honour of Osun and other deities.

The only remaining site of a once widespread phenomenon that used to characterise every Yoruba settlement. Read more…

Idanre Hills

Idanre Hill is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes and a top tourist attraction in Ondo State and Nigeria.

Located in Idanre town, the hills are unique tourist haven that attracts mystery lovers, spiritualists and lovers of adventure from all parts of the world.

Idanre Hill is a cluster of intimidating and imposing hills that houses some wonderful things which confound the senses. The hills surround the town, envelopes it and dominates life in the town. Read more…

Awhum Waterfall

Awhum Waterfall is a top tourist attraction that is more than 30 meters high

Located in Enugu, a city known for natural features likes, caves, waterfalls, galleries, springs, hills and monumental or archaeological collections, Awhum Waterfall is more than 30 meters high.

The fall is closely located to a monastery. The water is said to be curative and capable of dispelling evil or satanic forces if and wherever sprinkled. Read more…

Emir of Kano Palace

the emir of kano palace

This is a 15th century palace and its grounds occupy the highest space in Kano. The entire palace complex is embraced by a wall of 20 to 30 feet high from the outside the height of which never exceeds more than 15 feet from the inside.

The wall is tapered and modestly decorated inward. Read more…

Olumo Rock

Olumo Rock

The rock is a massive outcrop of granite rocks of primitive formation from which Abeokuta meaning “under the rock”, derives its name.

This is Abeokuta’s most famous landmark where visitors can explore the caves used as sanctuary during the Yoruba civil war. Read more…

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