Places to visit near

Akure

Akure is a city in Ondo State district, Nigeria of about 420,594 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 145 churches, 14 mosques & dargahs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Idanre Hill, Oke Ora and Ile Ife Central Mosque.

7.2526° N, 5.1931° EPop. 420,594

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Within 30 km150 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see4
Notable51
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Akure

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akure
  2. RCCG Jesus Housechurch · 30 min
  3. City of David Parish RCCGchurch · 30 min
  4. Akure Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Idanre Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Adogunro Rockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Akure
Today’s loopAkureStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akure?

Akure Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), St. David's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Life Bible Church (church, about 2 km), 1st ECWA Church (church, about 3 km), Christ Apostolic Church Revival Centre (church, about 3 km), CAC Glory Centre (church, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akure?

184 places on Spotwander: 145 churches, 14 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Akure?

Ccc Oluwaseyi Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Disciples Church of God for All Nations (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Akure?

Akure Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; Embassy Mosque (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akure?

Start in Akure, visit RCCG Jesus House, then City of David Parish RCCG, then Akure Forest Reserve, then Idanre Hill, then Adogunro Rock, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.