Calabar: 5 Things Everyone Loves About The City

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1. Calabar is Rich in Culture
Calabar is a city of history, culture, and tourism. Situated on a natural hill overlooking the Calabar River, there is so much about this city for you to experience. Historically, it is said to be one of the oldest centers for trading in Nigeria. In the 17th century, it was a popular center for the slave trade and even became the biggest colonial administration in Nigeria in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. This justifies the presence of certain colonial architectural structures in Calabar. Currently, the capital of Cross River state, Nigeria, Calabar fills the traveler with memories that cannot be forgotten easily.

2. It is a City of Carnivals
The Calabar Carnival generally is known to be the largest street cultural festival in Africa. The carnival is organised annually, usually in the month of December. Usually graced by thousands of visitors and guests from all parts of the world.
3. You get to Enjoy The Best of Nature and History
To make memories in nature and history, you can visit the Slave Museum, then move to the Calabar Free Trade Zone, or Tinapa Business and Tourist Resort. You can also visit the Cultural and Civic Center, then explore the Calabar Port and University Campuses. Do this and you will experience the fun of life that Calabar has to offer. To crown your Calabar adventure, you can drive straight to the Obudu Cattle Ranch and Mountain ?Resort and experience the glory of nature.
4. There's So Much to Explore
You may begin your exploration from the historical Duke Town church (which is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria, established by the Presbyterian missionaries). From the church, you can go to Eyamba street, where you will find a cemetery with an amazing view of the town and river. In this cemetery, you will find the tomb of Mary Slessor, the missionary from Dundee in Scotland, who put an end to the killing of twins. From here you can go to the Calabar Museum. It is on the hill overlooking the waterfront, in the Old Government House, which is the former residence of the colonial governor. The building is said to be designed and constructed in Glasgow and shipped over to Calabar in pieces. The museum is a historical record of Calabar.
5. Serve Your Taste Buds with a Burst of Spice and Flavours
You can also explore the culinary wonders of Calabar. ?The city, being a coastal one, enjoys an abundance of fresh seafood from prawns, to fish, to even crabs. Restaurants at every corner, allows you to play favourites. For the best suya and catfish pepper soup, visit the ?Bogobiri Corner, or you may go to Freddie's Restaurant, a local eatery with Lebanese delicacies. You can also get palm wine, local beer, wines and all sorts of drinks. If you prefer Chinese cuisine, there is a Chinese restaurant at Mirage Hotel.