Sungbo's Eredo

#42 among destinations in Nigeria

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Sungbo's Eredo is a system of defensive walls and ditches that is located to the southwest of the Yoruba town of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. It was built in 800-1000 AD in honour of the Ijebu noblewoman Oloye Bilikisu Sungbo. The location is on Nigeria's tentative list of potential UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 6°47'13"N, 3°52'30"E

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Sungbo's Eredo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

3.9 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium
100 min walk • Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, formerly the Gateway Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground for FC Ebedei. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people. It was renovated for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
3.7 miNE
City
Ijebu Ode
96 min walk • Ijebu-Ode is a town in Ogun State, SouthWesthern geopolitical zone in Nigeria, close to the A121 highway. The city is located 110 km by road north-east of Lagos; it is within 100 km of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern part of Ogun State and possesses a warm tropical climate.