Places to visit near

Ikeja

Ikeja is a city in Lagos State district, Nigeria of about 313,196 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit: 95 churches, 49 mosques & dargahs and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are New Afrika Shrine, Synagogue Church of All Nations and Lagos Central Mosque.

6.5965° N, 3.3420° EPop. 313,196

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Within 30 km196 places
Within 50 km210
Must-see22
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ikeja

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:45 pm

70 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 Ikeja
  2. St. John The Evangelistmosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Synagogue Church of All Nationschurch · 30 min
  4. Lagos Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Muri Okunola Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Johnson Jakande Tinubu Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Ikeja
Today’s loopIkejaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ikeja?

New Afrika Shrine (attraction, about 4 km), Synagogue Church of All Nations (church, about 12 km), Lagos Central Mosque (mosque, about 20 km), Tinubu Square (park, about 21 km), Water House (church, about 21 km), Cathedral Church of Christ (church, about 21 km).

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

210 places on Spotwander: 95 churches, 49 mosques & dargahs, 20 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 14 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Ikeja?

Winning Faith Church, about 1 km by road; Rebirth Global Church Wonder Nation (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Ikeja?

Majekodunmi Mosque, about 1 km by road; Lagos Airport Hotel Mosque (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ikeja?

Start in Ikeja, visit St. John The Evangelist, then Synagogue Church of All Nations, then Lagos Central Mosque, then Muri Okunola Park, then Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.