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Local government area in Ondo State, Nigeria
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Owo is one of the largest cities in Ondo State, South West Nigeria. The Palace of the Olowo of Owo is the largest palace in Africa.
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The Olowo of Owo's palace is the largest in Yoruba land and was declared a national monument by the Federal Government in 2000. It was built in 1340 and is the largest palace in Africa with a covering of 99-hectare piece of land. There are over 100 ancient courtyards and they were dedicated to a particular deity, each has its own function. Only 17 are still intact.
Owo Museum was founded in 1968. It is home to many monuments and artifacts. Because of its proximity to Ile-Ife and Benin city, two cities renowned for their artistic and cultural legacies, the museum was built to preserve the antiquities that were formerly stored in Olowo’s Palace. From there, one can learn about the people of Owo and their history.
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Serves various kinds of local dishes and fast food, and they also offer takeaway services and dine-in services.
Menu: catfish pepper soup, fried rice, porridge yam ,vegetable soup, white rice, other local dishes and assorted meats. Dine-in, take away or delivery.
Continental cuisine, fast food, local dishes; dine-in or takeaway.
Home delivery Services, dine in, take away. What'sApp contact:091 247 115 23.
Provides local and continental dishes soup and fast food and cafe; dine in, takeaway or delivery.
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Mydas Hotel
A 3-star hotel. It has swimming pool, free wifi, car hire, a garden and terrace. All the rooms are air-conditioned and each room has a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hairdryer, a TV with satellite channels and dvd player,24 hours laundry/valet services, fully equipped gym for fitness exercise, Lawn Tennis Court, parking space and security. All the rooms come with a seating area. The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service.
By plane
People move down to Owo with plane from different parts of the country especially Lagos. From Lagos to Owo using a plane is about 1½ hours. The prices also vary depending on locations.
By motorbike
Bikes are also used to convey people to some parts of Owo especially places that are far from the road or are rough for the use of buses.
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