Places to visit near

Bende

Bende is a town in Abia State district, Nigeria of about 79,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 65 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Amanchor Cave, Aba Nigeria Temple and Christ the King Cathedral.

5.5587° N, 7.6336° EPop. 79,618

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see6
Notable50
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bende

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:20 pm

193 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 Bende
  2. Amanchor Cavecave · 1 hrs
  3. Omo Ukwu of Ndi Nzera Clan Asaga-Ohafiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St Peterschurch · 30 min
  5. National War Museum, Umuahiamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Onyems Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bende
Today’s loopBendeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bende?

Onyems Palace (palace, about 13 km), National Gallery of Art Museum , Umuahia (museum, about 16 km), National War Museum, Umuahia (museum, about 20 km), Ojukwu's Bunker (museum, about 21 km), Amanchor Cave (cave, about 49 km), Omo Ukwu of Ndi Nzera Clan Asaga-Ohafia (heritage site, about 32 km).

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

87 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Bende?

Christ Ascension Church, about 7 km by road; The Refreshing Point (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bende?

Omo Ukwu of Ndi Nzera Clan Asaga-Ohafia, about 32 km by road; Eze Aro Palace (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bende?

Start in Bende, visit Amanchor Cave, then Omo Ukwu of Ndi Nzera Clan Asaga-Ohafia, then St Peters, then National War Museum, Umuahia, then Onyems Palace, and drive back — about 193 km by road in all.