Places to visit near

Shagamu

Shagamu is a city in Ogun State district, Nigeria of about 214,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 46 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sungbo's Eredo, Lagos Lagoon and New Afrika Shrine.

6.8485° N, 3.6463° EPop. 214,558

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see21
Notable225
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shagamu

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:02 pm

141 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 Shagamu
  2. Main Gategateway · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ogunde Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sungbo's Eredoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lagos Lagoonlake · 45 min
  6. Oba of Ogijo Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shagamu
Today’s loopShagamuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shagamu?

Main Gate (gateway, about 12 km), Sungbo's Eredo (heritage site, about 33 km), Lagos Lagoon (lake, about 43 km), Shagamu Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Overcomers Church of All Nations (church, about 1 km), Chapel Of Victory, Sagamu (church, about 1 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest church to Shagamu?

Overcomers Church of All Nations, about 1 km by road; Chapel Of Victory, Sagamu (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Shagamu?

Shagamu Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; An-Sarudeen Mosque Awolowo Sagamu (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shagamu?

Start in Shagamu, visit Main Gate, then Ogunde Museum, then Sungbo's Eredo, then Lagos Lagoon, then Oba of Ogijo Palace, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.