Abeokuta, the state capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria, is one of Nigeria’s most industrious cities. It’s a large city which lies below the Olumo Rock and is home to several caves. There are several interesting things and places about the bustling city and Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 of them.

Alake’s Palace

This palace is the home of the custodian of the culture and traditions of the Egba people, the Alake of Egba Land. It’s a unique and culturally rich destination that houses many statues, busts and figures that represent the deities, gods and different culturally relevant historical figures.

Olumo Rock

This is one of the Abeokuta’s most popular attractions and one of Nigeria’s major tourist attractions. The rock was used as a fortress for the Egba people during intertribal wars in the 19th century. The stairs of the rock are actually man-made and were carved into the rock by the Egba people to enable them climb the rock. On the journey to the top of the rock, you can see sights of carvings in the rock, cowrie-studded statues and the ancient abode of the priestesses who live in huts on the rock. On your back down, the beautiful sight of the Ogun river can be admired.

Abeokuta Museum

Yes Abeokuta indeed has a museum. The museum houses artifacts that tell of the town and its people’s ancient history. Lovers of archeology will find a lot to learn from this place as the museum is indeed a repository of the culture and tradition of the town and its people. The museum also houses the handcrafts and ancient weapons used by the early settlers of the town and its environs. It also displays the culture and heritage of the people in a revealing and educative way.

Hilltop Golf Resort

This resort has a large, beautiful and technical golf course that has hosted a number of national golf tournaments. The resort is a relaxing leisure spot and a safe location with breathtaking scenery and a luscious green landscape. It’s a delightful sight. The resort has a prestigious and highly sought club, the Abeokuta Golf Club, which you would have to be a member of to enjoy the resort’s golfing facilities. The club is one of the most prestigious and highly sought clubs in Abeokuta.

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I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.

Ayoolajumoke:
I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.

Most of us are guilty of these things

Ayoolajumoke:
I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.

Olumo rock is a nice place to go... It isn't far to my house...

Pidgin2:

Most of us are guilty of these things

That's true ma'am, guess you're going to visit those places soon.

Ayomidric:
Olumo rock is a nice place to go... It isn't far to my house...

Ayomiplenty, ego don be like your backyard be that.

I'm looking for contact details of a hotel that one of my friends father owned in the 80's there.

It's called Molak Prestige Hotel.

That's all I know. Thanks.

#LongShotBut

Ayoolajumoke:


Ayomiplenty, ego don be like your backyard be that.

Yea... But I only go there once in a year... U can go there after ur 1st semester exam...

Ayoolajumoke:

That's true ma'am, guess you're going to visit those places soon.

God willing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vn0hfHG7n8

This is a lovely and very informative compilation,
Apart from Abeokuta there are so many fun places in Ogun State.

Bu my head is precious to me.

I would like to visit Olumo rock.

See brownies

Some brownies in the picture there.

Halmond, kuto stadium

Mayas, Lafenwa.

If you know, you know.

Brown Ro.....

Ayoolajumoke:
I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.

lets go one of these days I'm serving here in abk

Spidermon:

Halmond, kuto stadium

Mayas, Lafenwa.

If you know, you know.

you sabi... stadium na for olosho lol

Abeokuta is the best city in the whole of Nigeria

Spidermon:
Halmond, kuto stadium
Mayas, Lafenwa.
If you know, you know.

RockZn. Stadium is now closed

Ayoolajumoke:
I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.

but ya av been to "sky woods and rock zone" several times.
Big ups...

Op should have used attractive pictures at least, nothing citylike here

NwaAmaikpe:



This is a lovely and very informative compilation,
Apart from Abeokuta there are so many fun places in Ogun State.

Bu my head is precious to me.

Then wear helmet when going.
Besides, your head may not really be needed if you are a Sai Barbarian.

Op can't upload pictures

I Very informative

From these pictures above, I think I ll rather stay where I am

Ina2k:
Brown Ro.....

Shut up
Call it coated sink
Na so dem full Ibadan too

Those structures are 100years old at least.

I think Green Legacy Resort should also be on that list.

Spidermon:

Halmond, kuto stadium

Mayas, Lafenwa.

If you know, you know.

You sabi better thing.

No be to dey climb mountain about, man suppose dey climb other things too.