Start your acquaintance with Abuja landmarks with a visit to the main mosque in the city – the Abuja National Mosque. The cupola of the mosque is covered with golden paint, so the shrine looks particularly eye-catching on sunny days. Traditional patterns decorate the façade of the building, and its inner décor is elegant and simple. The Abuja National Mosque is famous not only for its architecture but also for the fact that absolutely everyone is free to enter it. Followers of other religions simply need to wait for the moment when no Muslims are praying inside. The main hall of the mosque is incredibly light and spacious. Luxurious handmade carpets, giant chandeliers, and other interesting elements decorate the hall. Having visited the mosque, take a look at the exhibition of a small museum that is open nearby. This museum has a nice collection of Islamic art.
Abuja is the main city in Nigeria. The city celebrated its 25th anniversary as the capital of the country in 2016. There are no tensions between different religions in Abuja, and this fact … Open
When visiting Abuja with children, don’t forget to take them to Wonderland Amusement Park (also known as Magicland Park). This is one of the largest and most modern amusement parks in … Open
When visiting the city of Kano, do not miss an opportunity to explore the signature historic landmark of the region, the Gidan Rumfa Palace. This is one of the oldest buildings in the area. Initially, the residence of the Emir of Kano, the palace was built yet in the 15th century. The architectural complex has an incredible area of approximately 130,000 square meters. An extensive restoration ended in the palace several years ago. It became possible to restore many old and original elements of décor. Many halls of the building are available for visitors and excursions. In the Gidan Rumfa Palace, tourists can see beautiful old drawings on the walls and ceiling, sculptures, and other artifacts.
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In the city of Jos, tourists can attend an interesting excursion to Jos Museum. Famous archaeologist Bernard Fagg was the founder of the museum, which opened its doors in 1952. Archaeological findings discovered by Fagg and his team in the region made up the core of the museum’s collection. Jos Museum exhibits ancient pottery and unique terracotta figurines, the age of which is more than 2,000 years. In recent years, the museum has grown in size, and several new thematic exhibitions have been open here. Today, visitors are welcome to attend the Pottery Hall and the Ceramics Hall.