Places to visit near

Awka

Awka is a city in Anambra State district, Nigeria of about 167,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit: 177 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Agulu, Ogbunike Caves and Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity.

6.2127° N, 7.0720° EPop. 167,738

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km206
Must-see4
Notable61
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Awka

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

109 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 Awka
  2. Vc's Gategateway · 1.5 hrs
  3. GNC Onyilofor Stone Houseviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Agululake · 45 min
  5. Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinitychurch · 30 min
  6. Ogbunike Cavescave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Awka
Today’s loopAwkaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Awka?

Agulu (lake, about 13 km), Awka Central Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Ogbunike Caves (cave, about 23 km), Ora Palace Okpuno (palace, about 4 km), GNC Onyilofor Stone House (viewpoint, about 5 km), Vc's Gate (gateway, about 7 km).

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

206 places on Spotwander: 177 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Awka?

Prophet Emmanuel Okeke, about 1 km by road; Love Ambassadors Ministries (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Awka?

HRH Eze Uzu's Palace Amikwo Awka, about 1 km by road; Ora Palace Okpuno (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Awka?

Start in Awka, visit Vc's Gate, then GNC Onyilofor Stone House, then Agulu, then Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, then Ogbunike Caves, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.