Kurmi Market, Kano

Name: Kurmi Market
Address: Kano, Nigeria

#4 among attractions in Kano

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°0'0"N, 8°31'0"E

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Kurmi Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gidan Rumfa, Gidan Makama Museum, Great Mosque of Kano, Sani Abacha Stadium.

0.4 miS
Forts and castles
Gidan Rumfa, Kano
11 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.
0.9 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Gidan Makama Museum, Kano
22 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.
~1890 ftS
Mosque
Great Mosque of Kano, Kano
10 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.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
22 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kurmi Market?

Nearby attractions include Great Mosque of Kano, Kano (10 min walk), Gidan Rumfa, Kano (11 min walk), Gidan Makama Museum, Kano (22 min walk).

Kurmi Market, Kano

Facts and practical information

Kurmi Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Gidan Rumfa, Kano

Gidan Makama Museum, Kano

Great Mosque of Kano, Kano

Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kurmi Market?