Aso Villa, Abuja

Name: Aso Villa
Address: Abuja, Nigeria

#13 among attractions in Abuja

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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. The Aso Rock villa is the most protected presidential state house in Africa. ()

Coordinates: 9°3'26"N, 7°31'29"E

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Aso Villa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mosque, Dunes Center, National Christian Centre, Millennium Park.

2.4 miW
Modern landmark mosque built in 1984
National Mosque, Abuja
62 min walk • 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...
3.3 miNW
9°5'2"N • 7°29'7"E
Dunes Center, Abuja
84 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
2.1 miW
Church, Postmodern architecture
National Christian Centre, Abuja
54 min walk • 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.
2 miNW
Park
Millennium Park, Abuja
50 min walk • 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.
2.8 miW
9°4'3"N • 7°29'8"E
Silverbird Mall, Abuja
71 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
5.7 miN
Lake
Crushed Rock, Abuja
145 min walk • 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.
2.4 miW
9°3'19"N • 7°29'23"E
CEDDI Plaza, Abuja
61 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miSE
Iconic monolith in a high-profile locale
Aso Rock, Abuja
13 min walk • 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.
3.6 miW
Skyscraper
World Trade Centre Abuja, Abuja
91 min walk • 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.
2.5 miNW
9°4'45"N • 7°29'43"E
Nigerian Communications Commission, Abuja
65 min walk • Mission
5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja
129 min walk • Moshood Abiola National Stadium is a multipurpose national sports stadium located in Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The stadium serves as a home to the Nigerian national football team, as well as a center for various social, cultural, and religious events.