Explore the city's cultural sites and
historic monuments and museums.
landmarks, including local markets,
Our Slide Show provides evidence of living cultural heritage and traditions, through cuisine, retail, events and other local services offered.​
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This is one of the biggest markets in Nigeria, located on the Ibadan-Ife Express Road and about one Km from the Lagos–Ibadan Express Road; giving it easy accessibility. It is widely considered to be the first international markets in Nigeria. Over 1 million people do business in Gbagi Market and it is a popular market for buying fabrics, shoes, bags and jewellery.
Bashorun market is a relatively small market in Ibadan that is located around the Akobo Bashorun area of Ibadan. It is made up of rows of small shops facing each other. It sells every day household items, food stuff and goods. Its prices are usually high compared to other markets. Most of the traders in Bashorun market get their goods from Bodija Market, to resell.
Perched atop Ibadan's Oke-Are hill, Bower’s Tower offers panoramic views of the city. Standing 60 feet tall and 11 feet square, the tower, built in 1836, commemorates Captain Robert Lister Bower. It boasts two entrances and a spiral staircase leading to its pinnacle.
This is one of the biggest markets in Nigeria, located on the Ibadan-Ife Express Road and about one Km from the Lagos–Ibadan Express Road; giving it easy accessibility. It is widely considered to be the first international markets in Nigeria. Over 1 million people do business in Gbagi Market and it is a popular market for buying fabrics, shoes, bags and jewellery.