Aso Rock, Abuja

Name: Aso Rock
Address: Abuja, Nigeria

#12 among attractions in Abuja

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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. The Nigerian Presidential Complex, Nigerian National Assembly, and Nigerian Supreme Court are located around it. Much of the city extends to the south of the rock. "Aso" means victorious in the native language of the Asokoro ethnic group. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3071 ftCoordinates: 9°3'7"N, 7°31'48"E

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

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

2.8 miW
Modern landmark mosque built in 1984
National Mosque, Abuja
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3.8 miNW
9°5'2"N • 7°29'7"E
Dunes Center, Abuja
97 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
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Church, Postmodern architecture
National Christian Centre, Abuja
62 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.
2.5 miNW
Park
Millennium Park, Abuja
63 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.
5.3 miW
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Wonderland Amusement Park, Abuja
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3.2 miW
9°4'3"N • 7°29'8"E
Silverbird Mall, Abuja
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2.7 miW
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CEDDI Plaza, Abuja
71 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.5 miW
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Grand Square Abuja, Abuja
89 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
3.1 miNW
9°5'9"N • 7°29'57"E
Maitama Amusement Park, Abuja
80 min walk • Park
3.9 miW
Skyscraper
World Trade Centre Abuja, Abuja
99 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.
3 miNW
9°4'45"N • 7°29'43"E
Nigerian Communications Commission, Abuja
77 min walk • Mission

Aso Rock, Abuja

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