Many Nigerians are of the opinion that you have to travel out of the country before you can have a nice and memorable vacation or can see beautiful historical sites.
Well, this could be far from the truth because Nigeria is really blessed with rich heritage/historical sites which are maintained by the Federal government.
These sites have unique characteristics that create lasting memories and makes you appreciate unspoilt nature in its glory.
Nigeria is made up of several ethnic groups, the majority of which are the Igbo, Hausa and the Yoruba. Within these ethnic groups are several tribes numbering 371.
With the multi-tribal nature of the country, you can be assured that there are beautiful tourist sites that you can spend quality time with your loved ones.
Here is a few list of heritage sites in popular cites:
1: Oduduwa Grove:
Oduduwa Temple or Grove is in Ile-Ife, Osun State. This place is famous for Oduduwa, who was the legendary ancestor and progenitor of the Yoruba nation.
He was also a founder of Ile-Ife. This city which became his last resting place in the world.
At this location, you can find a statue of Oduduwa with the chain.
2. Emir of Kano’s Palace
If you want to see some ancient structures with the traditional style of Africa. The Kano Emirate is a magical place situated in Kano State. It’s the legacy of Emir who controlled Northern Nigeria a long time ago.
The Kano Emirate was a religious state in Northern Nigeria, the Emirate was formed in 1805 during the Fulani jihad, when the old Hausa Sultanate of Kano became subject to the Sokoto Caliphate.
His headquarters were located in Kano city. Kano actually hosts ancient artefacts of old civilizations that were present before the period of the British Colonization.
Emir’s Palace is one of the fractures of this ancient civilization.
3. Tafawa Balewa Square:
Tafawa Balewa Squire is one of the awesome locations to visit historical places of Nigeria. The whole place is situated in Lagos State. This magical construction was constructed in 1972. The picturesque entrance to the squire has four beautiful horses and seven red eagles. They define dignity and Strength.
There are also other monuments in the square that you shouldn’t miss. For instance, the Remembrance Arcade, where you can see the memorials of World War I and II, Nigerian Civil War Victims and the 26-storey Independence House. The monument was built in 1963. It was one of the biggest and tallest constructions in the country. The capacity of the building is over 50,000 people, and it had a lot of different functions.
4. The Walls of Kano:
It’s another ancient structure in the Ancient Kano City. The main reason for building such a wall was to create the perimeter of defence around the city. The very beginning of the construction was in 1095. Nevertheless, it was only completed in the 14th century. The radius of the monument is staggering 14km. Today, the monument has spiritual and cultural significance for Nigeria. It’s one of the biggest handmade structures in the old world.
5. Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove:
This historical place is located in Osogbo. It’s one of the most famous places of Osun State. It’s a wonderful place located along the banks of the Osun River. This location in the country is filled with sculptures, shrines, sanctuaries and art works.
The whole complex was created in the name of the goddess of fertility.
Source: legit.ng
