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Attractions in Lagos Island

Places worth your time in Lagos Island, each one checked against a named source.

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5 attractions found in Lagos Island

National Museum Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos StateCulture, Heritage & Family

National Museum Lagos

Lagos Island · Lagos State

Nigeria's national museum in Onikan, holding archaeological, ethnographic and modern collections.

1.5–2 hours

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Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Freedom Park

Lagos Island · Lagos State

A colonial-era prison site on Broad Street rebuilt as a memorial park and open-air arts venue.

2–3 hours

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Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina

Lagos Island · Lagos State

Anglican cathedral on the Marina, consecrated in 1946.

1–2 hours

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Tarkwa Bay Beach, Lagos Island, Lagos StateNature & Wildlife

Tarkwa Bay Beach

Lagos Island · Lagos State

Sheltered beach on an island off Lagos harbour, reached only by boat from the mainland or island jetties.

Half a day

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Balogun Market, Lagos Island, Lagos StateFood

Balogun Market

Lagos Island · Lagos State

Large street market on Lagos Island, long associated with textiles and wholesale trade.

1–2 hours

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