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Queen Emotan Statue

This statue built by J.A. Danford, a former western regional Director, commemorate her heroic deeds during the reign of Oba Ewuare. The statute is till standing as a monument in her memory till date around the City square.

The Palace of the Oba

The royal palace constitutes the heart of historic folklore from Benin history, a lot of which are encaptured in arts and crafts such as Ebony and ivory carvings.  The architectural masterpiece that today stands as the Oba’s palace is significant historic milestone in the state.

National Museum

The museum built by a one time administration of Bendel State is advantageously located at the King’s Square, Benin City featuring artifacts of the Benin court, and Benin history.

Igun Bronze Casters

Bronze carving is particularly renowned in Benin-City. This used to be the exclusive reserve of the king in terms of ownership, but with time, are made for private collection. Part of the carvings include the “Festac 77” mascot.

Ogiamen’s Residence

The Ogiamen’s residence is another architectural masterpiece, the residence itself contains carvings, bronze and works of great cultural significance.

The Moat
The Benin Moat is currently the largest hand-made earthwork without the

aid of any technological device. It is the most historical landmark encircling the city. It is believed that the moat was constructed for defense purpose around the 13th century.

Ogba Zoo

The Ogba zoological garden is renowned for the presence of local and other species of wildlife which are not easily found other parts of the country today. The Ogba zoological garden is in the process of expansion as a way of developing ecosystem and tourism


potential in the State.  The expansion project will allow for tourist attraction which will of course extend to wider areas of potential interest. Foreigners are also being encouraged to participate in the development of the zoo as investors.

Others

Sand beaches of Agenebode
Gelegele fountains
Statue of  the “Giant Aruaran”
The palm tree and lands of Nifor
Okada health farm
Amahor waterside
Idoma hill
Iyoma, Iyafun and Ozalla springs
Ise lake in Weppa-wemo
Lampese crocodile lakes
Okpe leadership training centre
Ughoton Grave
Okada Wonderland Holiday Resort
Ososo Tourist Centre.Queen Emotan Statue

This statue built by J.A. Danford, a former western regional Director, commemorate her heroic deeds during the reign of Oba Ewuare. The statute is till standing as a monument in her memory till date around the City square.

The Palace of the Oba

The royal palace constitutes the heart of historic folklore from Benin history, a lot of which are encaptured in arts and crafts such as Ebony and ivory carvings.  The architectural masterpiece that today stands as the Oba’s palace is significant historic milestone in the state.

National Museum

The museum built by a one time administration of Bendel State is advantageously located at the King’s Square, Benin City featuring artifacts of the Benin court, and Benin history.

Igun Bronze Casters

Bronze carving is particularly renowned in Benin-City. This used to be the exclusive reserve of the king in terms of ownership, but with time, are made for private collection. Part of the carvings include the “Festac 77” mascot.

Ogiamen’s Residence

The Ogiamen’s residence is another architectural masterpiece, the residence itself contains carvings, bronze and works of great cultural significance.

The Moat
The Benin Moat is currently the largest hand-made earthwork without the

aid of any technological device. It is the most historical landmark encircling the city. It is believed that the moat was constructed for defense purpose around the 13th century.

Ogba Zoo

The Ogba zoological garden is renowned for the presence of local and other species of wildlife which are not easily found other parts of the country today. The Ogba zoological garden is in the process of expansion as a way of developing ecosystem and tourism


potential in the State.  The expansion project will allow for tourist attraction which will of course extend to wider areas of potential interest. Foreigners are also being encouraged to participate in the development of the zoo as investors.

Others

Sand beaches of Agenebode
Gelegele fountains
Statue of  the “Giant Aruaran”
The palm tree and lands of Nifor
Okada health farm
Amahor waterside
Idoma hill
Iyoma, Iyafun and Ozalla springs
Ise lake in Weppa-wemo
Lampese crocodile lakes
Okpe leadership training centre
Ughoton Grave
Okada Wonderland Holiday Resort
Ososo Tourist Centre.

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