Abuja: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
National Mosque
Modern landmark mosque built in 1984 The National Mosque, an architectural marvel and a place of spiritual significance, stands proudly in the heart of Nigeria's capital, Abuja. This mosque, known for its grandeur and serenity, is a key religious site for the Muslim community and a must-visit for tourists...
National Christian Centre
The National Christian Centre is a Christian place of worship in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. It is located in Abuja, the capital city. The centre is an inter-denominational church building.
Millennium Park
The Millennium Park is the largest public park of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria and is located in the Maitama district of the city. The Millennium Park was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 4 December 2003. It is near the former Presidential Palace close to the nucleus of presidential and administrative buildings of the city.
Jabi Lake
Jabi Lake is a water body formed from a man-made earth dam that was initially created to provide water to the residents of Abuja, Nigeria. The total surface area of the lake is about 1,300 hectares. The initial capacity of the reservoir was to supply water to 100,000 residents.
Crushed Rock
Crushed Rock is an abandoned quarry in Mpape, Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The quarry was opened in 1977, just a year after the decision to relocate Nigeria's capital to Abuja from Lagos.
Aso Rock
Iconic monolith in a high-profile locale Aso Rock is a large outcrop of granitic rock located on the outskirts of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The Aso Rock is a 400-metre prominent monolith with a peak height of 936-metre above sea level. It is one of the city's most noticeable features.
World Trade Centre Abuja
The World Trade Centre is a complex of eight buildings under construction in the Central Business District of Abuja, FCT in Nigeria. There are seven skyscrapers planned for the site, two of which have already been topped out, with the others either under construction or at various stages of development.
Aso Villa
Aso Villa is the workplace and official residence of the President of Nigeria since 1991, when Nigeria moved its capital from Lagos to Abuja. It is located at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, The Three Arms Zone, Asokoro, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria. Several names that are used for Aso Villa include: State House, The Rock and The Villa.
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