The wonderful city has turned out as one of the popular tourist destinations in the country with innumerable places of sightseeing in Ibadan. Ibadan is the capital and the largest city of the Oyo state in Nigeria. The city enjoys a cosmopolitan culture featuring an interesting blend of ancient and modern culture. The exotic locales with beautiful places of sightseeing in Ibadan attract thousands of travelers from across the world.
Tourists can experience a mixed culture of western and traditional which is one of the major reasons behind the popularity of the city. International travelers can come to the city via Ibadan Airport. There is a main railway station located in the city, known as Ibadan Railway Station, from where tourists can avail high speed trains to travel in and around the city. The trains can take them to various tourist destinations around the city.
The city itself is an attraction for every tourist with some exotic locations of Ibadan sightseeing. The major attractions are the palace of the King and the University of Ibadan. The university has great significance as an important historical and educational center. The university has a zoo located inside the premises which are liked by the children.
The city is home to a large number of museums and parks and gardens. The sky-touching Bower Memorial Tower is one of the must-see places in sightseeing tours in Ibadan, from where visitors can have an excellent view of the entire city and the skyline as well. Cocoa House is another prominent sky-scraping monument in the city which is recognized as a popular commercial center in Ibadan.
The city is dominated by 'Mapo Hill' which offers spectacular view of the city and the surroundings from its top. There is the Mapo Hall, a historical landmark located on the top of the hill.
Odedeyi is another historical landmark with is included as a popular sightseeing in the city. According to the legends, one of the Angels of God passed from the mountain leaving his footsteps behind.
Tourists can further continue with the Ibadan tours by visiting some of the popular places of sightseeing in the city which include:
- Agodi Gardens
- University of Ibadan Zoological Gardens
- Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria
- Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
- Liberty Stadium
- Ibadan Recreation Center
- Trans Amusement park
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