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Attractions in Benin City

Places worth your time in Benin City, each one checked against a named source.

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6 attractions found in Benin City

Oba's Palace, Benin, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Oba's Palace, Benin

Benin City · Edo State

The seat of the Oba of Benin, a UNESCO-listed royal palace at the centre of Benin Kingdom court ritual and art.

1–2 hours

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Ogba Zoo and Nature Park, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Ogba Zoo and Nature Park

Benin City · Edo State

A zoological garden and green space in Benin City with resident animals and picnic grounds.

1–2 hours

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Emotan Statue, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Emotan Statue

Benin City · Edo State

A bronze figure on Oba Market Road honouring Emotan, the market woman remembered for her role in the return of Oba Ewuare.

1–2 hours

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Igun Street Bronze Casters, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Igun Street Bronze Casters

Benin City · Edo State

The guild street in Benin City where bronze casting has continued by lost-wax method under the Oba's guild system.

1–2 hours

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Benin City Earthworks, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Benin City Earthworks

Benin City · Edo State

The surviving ramparts and ditches that once enclosed the capital of the Benin Kingdom.

1–2 hours

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National Museum, Benin City, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

National Museum, Benin City

Benin City · Edo State

Museum on King's Square holding Benin bronzes, terracotta and cast ironwork.

1.5–2 hours

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