Sights and landmarks in Ibadan

Sights and landmarks in Ibadan

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   Agodi Gardens

   formerly Agodi Zoological and Botanical Gardens

   The tropical garden includes a swimming pool with inflatable balloons. There is a mini zoological park, and a garden/lawn for picnickers. The upkeep can be variable. An adult entry will cost ₦500-1000.

   ₦500 entry and ₦500 for zoo

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   Bower Memorial Tower

   Here you can get some inspiring views over Ibadan, particularly from the top of the tower.

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   Cocoa House

   This is the first building in Nigeria with over 20 floors, it is the first skyscraper in West Africa. It was completed in 1965. It was built from proceeds of agricultural commodities.

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   IITA

   IITA is a forest reserve with over 450 different plants, 272 birds, 236 butterflies, 48 mammals and 28 reptiles and amphibians that have been recorded and many more potential discovery. The Forest Reserve is also an important resource for scientific research, training, and environmental education.

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   Mapo Hall

   This is another site where you can get good views of Ibadan, particularly of all the brown roofs everywhere. But take care because it is not in the best neighbourhood.

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   Moor Plantation

   2 years ago Moore plantation is an institution that contain various departments such as NCRI( National Cereal Research Institute),NACGRAB( National Center for Genetics Resources and Biotechnology.) and more.. Here researches and carried out on plants, crops etc.

   Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm Sun: Closed

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   National Museum of Unity

   Better than most of the regional museums in Nigeria, the museum at Ibadan has a large collection of art, drums, and Egungun costumes.

   Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM

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   The Broking House

   Femi Johnson House/ The Glass House

   The Broking House is a 10-storey low rise building in the heart of Ibadan, It is the second tallest building in the Ibadan commercial area of Dugbe. The building is a commercial building which belongs to the late Femi Johnson Ogundoyin. It is mostly built of glass and in the sun; the bouncing of sun rays off the panes of glass provides an amazing view that will overwhelm you. Such a beautiful sight to behold. It houses multiple businesses and finance companies.

   7AM-9PM

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   The University of Ibadan

   Nigeria's oldest university (established in 1948), and a centres of collegiate learning in Africa. The beautiful campus has several places of interest: the Tower Court, Zoological garden, Botanical garden and an ultra-modern guest house.

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    Ibadan Military Cemetery

    A military cemetery with burials of soldiers from the Nigeria Regiment.

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    Ado Awaye Mountains and Suspended Lakes Agodi

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    Cathedral of St. Peters

    Historic Angelican cathedral.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ibadan (CC BY-SA 4.0).