Places in Nigeria

Relaxation, Meet friends, Eat, Drink

About Izanagi Izanagi was built to allow the experience of the rich Japanese culture and cuisines. It is notable as the place to experience the rich Japanese culture and cuisines. Located on the Island, the Izanagi restaurant celebrates the richness of Japanese culture via food, decor and services. Everyone is welcome! Security/Safety of Izanagi This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Izanagi, here are some helpful things to take along with you: A friend or a date. A camera with spare batteries Things to do while at Izanagi Try the sushi Try the corn soup! It is an absolute delight Try the sashimi Best Features The ambience, decor and the quality of service rendered. Writer's Review To go and experience good food, service and culture. Most common visitors Food lovers, lifestyle bloggers, chefs, Couples. Restaurant review: Izanagi, Lagos- Lape Soetan's lifestyle blog in 2014. Spot of the month: Izanagi- The header of a post by Lost in Lagos blog in 2012

Relaxation, Meet friends, Eat, Drink

About R.S.V.P R.S.V.P is notable as a place to enjoy the unique American cuisine. R.S.V.P is a place to enjoy delicious American cuisine in Lagos. With its wide range of delicacies offered, your palates are sure to be satisfied. Security/Safety of R.S.V.P This is a very safe location. What To Bring Cash, Atm card Things to do while at R.S.V.P Try out the cheese pucks Try out the chicken Try out the R.S.V.P's burger Best Features The decor, service and variety of food offered. Writer's Review It is a good place to experience a whole new variety of food. Most common visitors Lifestyle bloggers, Food connoisseurs, Curators. R.S.V.P Christmas- Eat, drink Lagos blog in December 2014.

Relaxation, Explore art, Eat, Drink

About Alara Alara was built to serve as a lifestyle hub of food, fashion and art. It is notable as a lifestyle store offering the best in clothes, food, and art. Security/Safety of Alara This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Alara, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Cash/Atm card Things to do while at Alara Before heading to Alara, here are some things you can do at Alara: Take a tour of the building Visit the restaurant, we hear their food is delicious! Best Features It is an architectural wonder. Writer's Review To go and get affordable yet quality furniture and clothing items. Most common visitors Fashion lovers, shoppers, Designers, Lifestyle bloggers. Inside Alara, Lagos’ new luxury retail mecca- Ynaija stories, February 2016.

Worship, Sightseeing, Explore art

History of Abuja National Mosque Abuja National Mosque was built in 1984 to serve as a place of worship for Muslims. Abuja national mosque was created with rich Architectural designs. It should also be noted that Non-muslims are also allowed in, except during prayers. Security/Safety of Abuja National Mosque This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Abuja National Mosque, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Praying mat. Things to do while at Abuja National Mosque Say a prayer. Appreciate the architecture Best Features It is a beautiful place to worship. Writer's Review To go and worship with a difference. Most common visitors Muslim faithfuls, Tourists. Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque dies at 68 - Vanguard News, May 2, 2015.

Worship, Sightseeing, Learn, Give charity

History of Assumpta Cathedral Assumpta Cathedral was built in 1948 to serve as a place of worship for catholic people. It is notable as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. It was built by the Roman Catholic Church. The Assumpta cathedral is one of the largest Catholic churches in Nigeria and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. Security/Safety of Assumpta Cathedral This is a very safe location. What To Bring Hymnbook Bible Things to do while at Assumpta Cathedral Say a prayer Make a confession. Best Features It is a beautiful place to worship. Most common visitors Priests, Families. N50 Million Naira approved for the renovation of Assumpta Cathedral- Imo State blog, April 2012.

Sightseeing, Read, Learn, Explore art

History of Igbo Ukwu Igbo Ukwu was discovered in 1938. It is notable as the site of the famous Igbo Ukwu bronze works. It was built by Isaiah Anozie. Igbo Ukwu is a town in Anambra famous for its highly sophisticated bronze pieces dating back to the ninth century and have given it international acclaim. The works excavated are some of the earliest works of art known to the region. Security/Safety of Igbo Ukwu This is a very safe location. What To Bring Light clothing Face cap or hat Things to do while at Igbo Ukwu Visit the various excavation sites Take pictures of the bronze pieces. Learn about the history of the pieces Best Features It is a historical site notable for great bronze pieces. Writer's Review To go learn about the rich Igbo Ukwu history. Most common visitors Curators, Historians, Tourists. This place is history in our present-day: My tour guide to me upon reaching the Igbo Ukwu site.

Stadium, Relaxation, Play, Exercise

History of The Dan Anyiam Stadium The Dan Anyiam Stadium is the home stadium of the Heartland football team. In Owerri and looking for what to do? If you are a lover of football, you can pop into the Dan Ayiam stadium to catch a glimpse of your favorite team have a go at a soccer ball. Security/Safety of The Dan Anyiam Stadium This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to The Dan Anyiam Stadium, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Vuvuzela's Your favorite club's jersey Friends to share the fun with Things to do while at The Dan Anyiam Stadium Watch a match Scream for your favorite team Best Features It is a place to come watch your favourite team play football. Writer's Review To go watch and enjoy their favourite football team play. Most common visitors Football lovers, Club loyalists, Journalists See as 'them' dribble that number 10- One of my fellow spectators to me.

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature

About Imoleboja Rock Shelter Imoleboja Rock Shelter Lover of nature and picnics? The Rock Shelter is an ideal place for picnics, and birdwatching with the elevation and serenity it affords. Tourists and nature lovers are welcome. Trivial: Imoleboja means 'God has built us a house'. Security/Safety of Imoleboja Rock Shelter This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Imoleboja Rock Shelter, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Climbing gear Light clothing Mats A camera with a change of batteries. Things to do while at Imoleboja Rock Shelter Here are some of the exciting things you can do at Imoleboja Rock Shelter: Bird watching Take a really cool selfie! Take a landscape shot. Best Features The serenity it affords to either picnic, appreciate nature or meditate. Writer's Review To go and appreciate nature. Most common visitors Fun lovers, Nature lovers, Couples, Photographers. Please, please i am scared of heights, don't let me fall-- My date to me at the Imoleboja Rock Shelter This rock is a testament to nature's unrivaled beauty- My words at the end of the tour.

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Learn, Explore art, Ceremony

History of Dada Pottery Dada Pottery is one of the largest and oldest pottery making institutions in Nigeria. Security/Safety of Dada Pottery This is a very safe location. What To Bring Good camera phone or a camera Things to do while at Dada Pottery Buy some of the pottery works. Pay Owo Iya (matriarch levy) Learn about the history of pottery making. Best Features It is a place that celebrates the rich Ilorin pottery-making culture. Writer's Review To go learn and experience the rich pottery-making history of Ilorin. Most common visitors Curators, Historians, Photographers. Dada Pottery: Where women potters hold sway- Ilorin news info 2014. The pottery works are almost like those of the creator who was the first potter- Yemisi, one of the potters to me.

Work, Sightseeing, Meet friends, Explore nature, Ceremony

About Jebba Jebba is notable as the site where the shipwreck of Mungo park occurred. Jebba is home to relics and monuments highlighting past interactions with Europeans and Colonial masters. Security/Safety of Jebba This is a very safe location. What To Bring A pair of sunglasses. Face cap or hat Things to do while at Jebba See Mungo parks' cenotaph. See the SS spring ship wreckage from when Mungo park tried to discover the source of River Niger. Best Features It is a historical site preserved in the present. Writer's Review To go and learn about River Niger's history and to go have fun. Most common visitors Tourists, Historians, Archaeologists. Jebba is a historical site that highlights our extended contact with the 'oyinbo' people- A friendly Jebba resident to us as we asked for places to visit.

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About Esię Museum Esię Museum was built in 1945 to preserve the beautiful stone images of Esie. It is notable as the home of beautiful soap stone images. It was built by Colonial masters. Did you know that the Esię museum was the first museum in Nigeria? Built in 1945, the museum once housed a thousand tombstone images representing human beings and is famed to have the largest collection of soapstone images in the world. Security/Safety of Esię Museum This is a very safe location. don't leave your belongings unattended to. What To Bring Camera phone Face cap or hat Things to do while at Esię Museum Take pictures of the art works Best Features The history it contains. Most common visitors Curators, Archaeologists,Historians. These soap works are almost life like!- My reaction when i got to the museum.

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature

History of Okuta Ilorin Okuta Ilorin was documented in the 16th century long ago before the invention of sharpening steels for knives. A man known as Ojo Isekuse who was one of the founding fathers of Ilorin devised a method for sharpening his knives with the use of a stone. It was from the activity of the knife sharpening that the name of the town Ilorin was formed. Security/Safety of Okuta Ilorin This is a very safe location. What To Bring Mats Climbing gear Things to do while at Okuta Ilorin Take a landscape picture Enjoy the ambience. Best Features It is a historical site for the people of Ilorin. Writer's Review To go and see where Ilorin got its name from. Most common visitors Historians, Curators, Archaeologists. Ilorin is in fact a shortened form of “Ilo-irin” (object for grinding metal)- Our tour guide to us.