Places to visit near

Omu-Aran

Omu-Aran is a town in Kwara State district, Nigeria of about 14,477 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 21 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Adeyemo Hospital, Anglican Diocese of Osun and Sobi Rock.

8.1386° N, 5.1026° EPop. 14,477

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see3
Notable72
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Omu-Aran

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:33 pm

152 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 Omu-Aran
  2. Imoleboja Rock Shelter, Kajolacave · 1 hrs
  3. Olosan Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ijara Stone Figuresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Stone Figuresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Owu Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Omu-Aran
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Omu-Aran?

Adeyemo Hospital (attraction, about 1 km), Imoleboja Rock Shelter, Kajola (cave, about 8 km), Olosan Palace (palace, about 17 km), Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), St Paul's Anglican Church, Omu Aran (church, about 1 km), St. Moses Cherubim & Seraphim Onibuore Prayer & Solution Temple Omu-Aran (temple, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Omu-Aran?

40 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest church to Omu-Aran?

St Paul's Anglican Church, Omu Aran, about 1 km by road; King's Court Assembly (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Omu-Aran?

Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; Ila Orangun Central Mosque (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Omu-Aran?

Start in Omu-Aran, visit Imoleboja Rock Shelter, Kajola, then Olosan Palace, then Ijara Stone Figures, then Stone Figures, then Owu Waterfalls, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.