Kano Tours is quite interesting and should not be missed by any tourist visiting the place for the first time..Kano Tours is also exciting and each spot is worth remembering
Kano is the administrative center of the Kano State and also the third largest city of Nigeria.In term of size it lies next to Ibadan and Lagos.It is also the second most populous city in the country. The place is mainly a Muslim dominated area.At resent the city is ruled by Ado Bayero, who has been on the throne since 1963.
Kano was originally known as Dalla named after a hill by that name. According to the reliable sources , Bagauda became the first king of Kano in the year 999 who reigned until the year 1063.
Among the cities of Nigeria, Kano is one of the nicest city.The city has been one of the most important trading towns for the Hausa.They are the most influential people who had a big empire in the city in the 18th and 19th century.
It is a bustling and interesting city and though being noisy,it is loved by tourists all across Nigeria.
The walls of the old city is one of the main attractions of the Kano tours.The massive walls have 16 gates. These gates were used to protect the city from enemies.
Another important place which should feature among the Kano Tours is the central mosque. The mosque is one of the major attraction of Sightseeing in Kano.The mosque is restricted to non-Islamic visitors but is worth viewing from outside.
Tours in Kano is never complete without visiting the Kurmi market and the Emir's palace.The massive Kurmi market houses various items ranging from jewellery to various gift items.On the other hand, the Emir's palace can only be visited by obtaining a special permission from the Emir's office.
Very close to the palace lies the Gidan Makama Museum.The museum exhibits historic artifacts and craft.
Other important attractions of the Tours in Kano are :
Kofar Mata dye pits: These pits re the oldest in Africa where the indigo clothes are dried.
Gidan Dan Hausa: This is an old colonial governor's mansion and is famous for its Islamic or Hausa architecture.
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