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Bayero University Kano, Kano

#9 among attractions in Kano

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Bayero University Kano, Kano

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Alternative names: Established: 1962 (62 years ago)Coordinates: 11°58'48"N, 8°28'40"E
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BUK RoadKano Nigeria

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Bayero University Kano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gidan Rumfa, Gidan Makama Museum, Kurmi Market, Great Mosque of Kano.

  • gidan rumfa kano2.8 miE
    Forts and castles

    Gidan Rumfa, Kano

    72 min walk • The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki, is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was constructed in the late 15th century.

  • gidan makama museum kano3 miE
    Specialty museum, Museum

    Gidan Makama Museum, Kano

    76 min walk • Gidan Makama Museum Kano or Kano Museum is a museum in Kano, Nigeria. This building served as temporary palace of Kano before the current palace Gidan Rumfa was constructed in the 15th century The museum has a significant collections of arts, crafts and items of historic interest related to the Kano area.

  • kurmi market kano3 miNE
    Shopping, Market

    Kurmi Market, Kano

    76 min walk • The Kurmi Market is a large market in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Founded by Muhammad Rumfa, a King of Kano, in the 15th century, it is still in use in the 21st century. As of 2003, Sale Ayagi was chairman of the market's unions.

  • great mosque of kano2.9 miE
    Mosque

    Great Mosque of Kano, Kano

    74 min walk • The Great Mosque of Kano is a general Jumaat mosque in Kano, the capital city of Kano State and the second most populous city in Nigeria. The mosque is situated at around the Heart of the city around the Mandawari area of the state.

  • our lady of fatima cathedral kano4.8 miNE
    Church

    Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Kano

    124 min walk • The Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral or simply Kano Cathedral, is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church in the city of Kano, one of the largest in the African country of Nigeria. It owes its name to the Virgin Mary who Catholics consider the Mother of God, under the invocation of Our Lady of Fatima.

  • sani abacha stadium kano3.7 miE
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano

    96 min walk • The Sani Abacha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium is the home of NPFL side Kano Pillars F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 16,000 and is named after the deceased former military dictator, Sani Abacha.

  • pillars stadium kano5 miNE
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Pillars Stadium, Kano

    129 min walk • Pillars Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Sabon Gari area Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Its location is at the intersection of Abuja Road and Airport Road. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it is one of the two stadiums used by Kano Pillars FC, with the other being Sani Abacha Stadium.

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