Orlu, NigeriaOkija ShrineWinners ChapelAguluRev. Mother Gen. Chukwuemeka Maria LOVE Steidl SHLHRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, NempiAlex-Ohiaeri Museum
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Orlu

Orlu is a town in Imo State district, Nigeria of about 9,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit: 158 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Okija Shrine, Winners Chapel and Agulu.

5.7957° N, 7.0351° EPop. 9,351

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km199
Must-see7
Notable58
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Okija Shrine

Attraction · 31 km · Anambra State

Must-see

Winners Chapel

Church · 44 km

Must-see

Agulu

Lake · 45 km · Anambra State

Places near Orlu by type

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One day from Orlu

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:50 pm

143 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 Orlu
  2. Prof. Elechukwu Njakaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alex-Ohiaeri Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ishiobiukwu Gedegwum Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Winners Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempipalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Orlu
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orlu?

Rev. Mother Gen. Chukwuemeka Maria LOVE Steidl SHL (heritage site, about 3 km), Okija Shrine (attraction, about 31 km), HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (palace, about 15 km), Alex-Ohiaeri Museum (museum, about 16 km), Prof. Elechukwu Njaka (heritage site, about 19 km), Ishiobiukwu Gedegwum Palace (palace, about 20 km).

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

199 places on Spotwander: 158 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest church to Orlu?

Hlc OGB1, about 1 km by road; Christ. Embassy Church Orlu (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Orlu?

Rev. Mother Gen. Chukwuemeka Maria LOVE Steidl SHL, about 3 km by road; HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orlu?

Start in Orlu, visit Prof. Elechukwu Njaka, then Alex-Ohiaeri Museum, then Ishiobiukwu Gedegwum Palace, then Winners Chapel, then HRM, Eze Obiekweihe Palace, Nempi, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.