The Best Ways To Explore Benin City

**In the southern part of the country lies Benin, the capital of Edo State. Founded in the 13th century, Benin was formerly known as the ancient Benin Kingdom. Why would you want to come to this city? There are many reasons, but first off it is a city that has blended the ancient with the present. There are lots of monuments that tell you about some of its ancient heroes, and if we must remind you, Benin is the where some of the world’s finest bronze casters are, and their works are beautifully littered around the city.

The Culture

There is no better way to explore the ancient Benin than visiting it. The folklore of these people can be heard all over the world. Even Nollywood does not neglect them when it comes to historic movies. If you love beads and ornaments, you can get affordable ones here.

Attraction Centers

The royal palace of the Oba of Benin is a UNESCO listed heritage site. Besides this palace, there is the Igun-Eronwon quarters where people come to see the bronze and brass casting industries. When you are there, you will find the collection of bronze casters fascinating.

The Edegbake and Oghodhoghodo Caves are prehistoric. People come here to witness another wonder of the earth; a slow flowing stream running through good for picnics and excursions.

The giant footprints at Ukhuse Oke – a sacred grove. Embedded on the granite rocks, these footprints are believed to be from a prehistoric giant. At the Ogba Zoological Garden formed in 1915, you can have a lovely time with nature.

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Specific hotels in Benin Nigeria are close to these point of attraction. Enjoying the best of Benin and living in a nearby hotel is actually a big deal. Staying in these hotels in Benin Nigeria means you won’t stress yourselves with hectic transportation.

Statue on King’s Square (Ring Road) in Benin City | Source: willdoherty.org

Emotan Statue is standing proudly just opposite the Oba market. It is a statue of a woman with the traditional wrapper and headgear of the native people. You can visit the Agbado Market, New Benin Market, and a slew of other major markets in the city. This is where you can buy a lot of local stuff including souvenirs.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Benin is every month, because there are lots of activities happening all year round. However, during the festive period, you can see a lot of things happening at once. The tourism in the state is great – the main reason people flood to it.

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