Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages in Nigeria
A spiritual travel guide to Nigeria, covering 2 holy places and pilgrimage destinations.
This guide lists 2 sacred sites in Nigeria , connected to 1 spiritual tradition: Yoruba religion. 1 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in Nigeria
Ile-Ife
Ile-Ife in Nigeria is the sacred origin city of the Yoruba, where creation began in tradition. See royal shrines, groves and famed Ife bronzes.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in Nigeria is a forest shrine to the Yoruba river goddess Osun, with sculptures and a huge annual festival.