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Palaces . 02 May 2017 .

Iga Idungaran

Iga idungaran,
Iga Idungaran was established in October 1, 1960, Built by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in October 1, 1960.
The Iga Idungaran palace home to the Oba of Lagos with its superior architectural display and rich history is a must visit for visitors and locals.

Quote About Place

["Angry youths threaten to raze Akiolu's palace"]

Type Of People Who Visit

Curators. Historians

Reason For Loving Place

It is a landmark of Yoruba history

Historical Incidence

["All the Obas of Lagos before Oba Akintoye are buried in Benin City. Oba Akintoye was the first Oba of Lagos to be buried within the modern palace","The name IGA, derived from the Oyo\/Ife Yoruba language GAA meaning Royal Home or Palace, IDUN means land, place or sound of while IGANRAN is the Yoruba word for pepper. Iga Idunganran therefore translates to mean the palace built on a pepper farm as Aromi"]

Things To Do

["Learn about the history of the palace","Learn about the culture of the people","Greet the Oba"]

Nice Things About Place

the ambiance, structure and architecture

What To Bring

["A friend- the experience is best shared","A camera with spare batteries"]

Reason To Recommend Place

to learn about the rich Yoruba history

Notable As

it is an administration center

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