10 Historical places in Nigeria you really need to see (With Pictures)

Historical places in Nigeria - In a concise terms, historical places in any country are places that hold great memory of a nation. These types of places have existed for a long while and are such causes one to have a lasting impression of the location. This is no wonder that there are myriad of monuments in Nigeria for several local and international visitors to see at any time. More.. Top 20 celebs with the biggest & sexiest butts in the world – See who’s number 1! (+Photos) The seven sexiest daughters of African presidents – See who’s #1 (With Pics) 10 signs she’s truly in love with you The 10 most shocking Nigerian celebrity transformations.. Unbelievable! (Before and after pictures) In Nigeria, these monuments can be seen scattered all over the country from the south-west, south-east, south-south, as well as the northern parts of Nigeria. These places have been said to have helped reshape the destiny of our dearest nation. So if you live in Nigeria or planning to visit Nigeria soon, below are the top 10 historical places to visit. 10. First Presbyterian Church, Calabar The First Presbyterian Church in Calabar is pretty much the first historical place to visit in Nigeria. The city of Calabar is located in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, and has been inhabited since the past 2000 years. Throughout the 15th and the 16th century, sources revealed that the city served as a very vital sea port with major business activities carried out there. The first Presbyterian Church of Nigeria was built along with monorail in 1846. The first missionary men that came to Nigeria back then settled in this church and they worked vigorously towards the growth of the church. Navigate using arrows below 9. The First Storey Building, Badagry The first European Storey Building is located in Badagry Lagos state. This ancient historical building was put up by the Reverend Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1845. The structure which later served as Vicarage for Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Badagry was also the abode of Samuel Ajayi Crowther – the foremost African C.M.S Bishop when he assumed the duty translating of the Holy Bible from English to Yoruba. 8. Ngwo Pine Forest, Enugu Ngwo Pine Forest is located in Enugu State. The unique forest dynasty that is found in Ngwo Pine is a huge draw for visitors, romantically set by Mother Nature with sharp twists for adventure seekers, beautifully set pine trees and gently flowing stream for lovers, and the loud splashing of the waters inside the dark cleft, inside a cave would blow off one’s imagination. 7. Arochukwu Long Juju Slave Route, Abia State The Long Juju Slave Route is located in Arochukwu, Abia State. It is sacred alter, six foot gully that takes people to the temple and the waterfall in Arochukwu. The Long Slave route beg tourists to explore the shrine of Ibn Ukpadi and the cult monument of Kamula. This place is a breathtaking adventure. 6. Obudu Cattle Ranch, Cross River Obudu Hills also called Obudu Mountain Resort and it is located in the Obaniku Local Government area of Cross River State. The view here is awesome. You need to take your camera along because there are many beautiful scenery to capture in this place. The temperature climate, breathtaking views, idyllic tranquility and beautiful scenery has made this resort one of the famous historical places in Nigeria. 5. Gashaki-Gumti National Park, Taraba Gashaki-Gumti National park offers a fascinating insight into life in medieval times of Nigeria. It is located within the Chappal Wadi, Mountain, Chappal Hendu and the Mountain of Wind. Sources revealed that it is Nigeria’s largest and most diverse National Park. 4. Osun Osogbo Arts and Gallery This is the only historical destination in Nigeria that has sacred shrines, sanctuaries, sculptures and art works that were created in the honour of the goddess of fertility, Osun. It is a UNESCO World Site and is situated along the Osun River. 3. Oke-Idanre Hill, Ondo A visit to the Oke-Idanre Hill gives a tourist access to a lot of spectacular valleys that are interspersed with inselbergs and high plains, above the sea level. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has Omi Aopara – the thunder water, Agbooogun foot print, Burial grounds, shrines and the Owa’s palace. 2. Olumo Rock, Abeokuta Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria is no doubt one of the most popular tourist places in Nigeria. The historic Olumo rock use to be a protective edge for the indigenes of those days. Today, it has been modernized with elevators, eateries and other interesting stuffs. 1. Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, Osun Erin Ijesha Waterfalls is also known as Olumirin Waterfalls. It is a natural sauna. It’s conveniently located in Erin Ijesha, Osun State Nigeria. It’s a site to behold as it gives you an opportunity to appreciate the wonders of nature. Amazingly when you arrive at this place, it doesn’t look like anything out of this world until you join in climbing the seven levels of the ascending plains of the waterfalls. The view at all levels is wonderful and the freshness of its water is energizing. However, the last and seventh level is definitely the most intriguing, well that’s if you ever dared the torturous climb. Apart from the beautiful site, present at the Erin Ijesha Water fall are also fresh water prawns which belongs to the infraorder Caridea family, Atyidae and genus Caridina (biological terms). 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