Royal Palace of Oba, Benin City

Name: Royal Palace of Oba
Address: Benin City, Nigeria

#1 among attractions in Benin City

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The Royal Palace of Oba of Benin is notable as the home of the Oba of Benin and other royals. ()

Coordinates: 6°19'55"N, 5°37'12"E

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Benin City Nigeria

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Royal Palace of Oba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benin City National Museum, Ogba Zoo, Benson Idahosa University, University of Benin.

~820 ftNE
History museum, Museum
Benin City National Museum, Benin City
4 min walk • The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria. located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times.
3.7 miSW
Zoo
Ogba Zoo, Benin City
95 min walk • Ogba Zoo is a state-owned zoological park in Benin City, capital of Edo State, Nigeria. The nature park was established in 1971 in a forest reserve in the Ogba District, four kilometers from the town center.
0.9 miE
Universities and schools
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
24 min walk • Benson Idahosa University is a private, Christian university Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. BIU was renamed in honor of Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, Nigeria, and reflects his evangelical beliefs.
4.9 miN
Universities and schools
University of Benin, Benin City
125 min walk • University of Benin is a public research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the universities owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and was founded in 1970.
4.6 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
119 min walk • The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Originally known as Ogbe Stadium, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 people It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr.