Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Kano

#8 among attractions in Kano

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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. ()

Coordinates: 12°0'46"N, 8°32'28"E

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Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gidan Rumfa, Gidan Makama Museum, Kurmi Market, Ado Bayero Mall.

2.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Gidan Rumfa, Kano
54 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.
2.2 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Gidan Makama Museum, Kano
56 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.
1.9 miSW
Shopping, Market
Kurmi Market, Kano
48 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.
2.4 miS
11°58'41"N • 8°32'4"E
Ado Bayero Mall, Kano
63 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2 miSW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Kano, Kano
52 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.
2 miS
11°59'1"N • 8°32'44"E
Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Kano State Cultural Centre, Kano
52 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.7 miSE
11°59'36"N • 8°33'27"E
Green Park, Kano
45 min walk • Park
2.6 miS
11°58'29"N • 8°32'8"E
Sahad Stores, Kano
68 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.5 miS
11°58'38"N • 8°32'5"E
Game, Kano
64 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
31 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.
4.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Bayero University Kano, Kano
124 min walk • Bayero University Kano is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1975, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from university college to university. It is the first university in Kano State.

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How to get to Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral by public transport?

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Kano (24 min walk)