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Capital city of Edo State, Nigeria
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Benin City is one of the oldest cities in Nigeria, dating back to pre-colonial times. It was the capital of one of the most advanced and organised kingdoms in Africa before the arrival of the British. The city used to be the capital of the old Bendel state until this was divided into Edo and Delta states. Benin City is the capital of Edo State, and had a population of about 1.5 million people in 2015.
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While much of the cultural heritage of Benin has been looted and now resides in British Museum, there are still several interesting artifacts displayed, reflecting the rich history and culture of the Edo people and Benin kingdom.
This is the home of the Oba (King) of Benin. The original Kingdom of Benin palace was established around 1255-1280 AD by Oba Ewedo, then rebuilt in 1932. You may not be able to get inside, and you can't see much from the outside due to the exterior fence. It's possible the curators at the museum may know.
Here you can have a chance to visit the lion and other animals that look pretty pitiful in their cramped quarters.
The only building that survived the 1897 British expediton.
This is the Local Government Area Secretariat of the Popular Oredo in Benin City.
Movie theatre in an ultramodern mall with an array of shops. Food and popcorn vendors are available too. Safe and secure environment, parking is metered. Ensure you see a movie anytime you come to Oredo. It is a very fun cinema with a lot of entertainment centers.
A private university.
This is one of the last patches of undisturbed rainforest in Nigeria, with the possibility of seeing chimps, dwarf crocodiles, warthog, monkeys, African buffalo, and even possibly elephants. Directions are somewhat unclear. It may be best to contact the Nigerian National Park Service at +234 7069666450 for more details.
The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City that was built as known as Ogbe Stadium. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 people. It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia.
Dine-in and takeaway.
Chicken Republic is a fast food restaurant that offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery service options.
Customers can either eat here or ask for a takeaway.
A Chinese restaurant in a serene ambience and has quite amazing scenery.
Kateri's Bamboo house is a restaurant where customers can enjoy Asian meals, particularly Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines. They offer dine-in and delivery. Customers can also order online and come pick it up.
Dine-in, takeaway and delivery option available 24/7.
Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Dine-in, takeaway and delivery are available.
All continental and local dishes available.
Dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Sharwama, hamburger, pizza, spaghetti bolonese and others.
Teecas Amala Express is a restaurant that sells indigenous cuisines with main focus on Amala.
Adewale Restaurant (Amala Spot) is a nice restaurant serving local foods with all kind of assorted meat drinks.
Nigerian dishes. Continental dishes and other varieties.
Nigerian delicacies and other varieties.
It serves delicious African and continental cuisines.
Nigeria local dishes, continental dishes and assorted cold drinks
Dine-in and takeaway.
Dine-in, curbside pickup, delivery and takeaway service options are available.
Dine-in and takeaway.
This is like an upscale homestay in a neighbourhood, with pool, bar, restaurant, full breakfast, and a/c. But it might not have wifi. Kind of out there in the outer sprawl of Benin City.
Pretty standard offering with pool, hot tub, restaurant/bar.
This multi-storey hotel has a lot of neon but is far from downtown. Free breakfast, restaurant, pool, wifi, a/c, airport shuttle.
This hotel is close to the airport and has a modern look with gate, restaurant/bar, and wifi.
Free parking, free Wi-Fi, restaurant, room service.
Free parking, free Wi-Fi, restaurant, room service, swimming pool.
Free parking, free Wi-Fi, restaurant, room service, swimming pool.
Potea Hotel
Free parking, free WiFi, pool, fitness center, bar/lounge, room service, evening entertainment.
High customer satisfaction on Google.
Supermarket where you can buy all sort of stuff, foodstuff, cosmetics etc.
Very big supermarket to buy things in Benin City
A general market to buy foodstuff, clothing material and general household materials in Benin City.
A popular market in Benin City.
A market in Benin City
By bus
You can easily get into Benin by bus. There are several bus transport services that offer services from different states to Benin:
Getting around in Benin isn't too difficult. The roads are fairly well constructed, and the city is well linked and networked.
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