Places to visit near

Ukpo

Ukpo is a town in Anambra State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit: 188 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ogbunike Caves, Agulu and Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity.

6.2141° N, 6.9666° E

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Within 30 km165 places
Within 50 km225
Must-see5
Notable61
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ukpo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

98 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 Ukpo
  2. Ora Palace Okpunopalace · 1.5 hrs
  3. GNC Onyilofor Stone Houseviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Agululake · 45 min
  5. Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinitychurch · 30 min
  6. Ogbunike Cavescave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ukpo
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ukpo?

Ogbunike Caves (cave, about 9 km), Agulu (lake, about 20 km), Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity (church, about 27 km), Ora Palace Okpuno (palace, about 13 km), GNC Onyilofor Stone House (viewpoint, about 15 km), Awka Central Mosque (mosque, about 16 km).

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

225 places on Spotwander: 188 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 7 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Ukpo?

St. John's Anglican Church Awkuzu, about 3 km by road; Wind of Life Gospel Church Nigeria (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ukpo?

Ora Palace Okpuno, about 13 km by road; HRH Eze Uzu's Palace Amikwo Awka (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ukpo?

Start in Ukpo, visit Ora Palace Okpuno, then GNC Onyilofor Stone House, then Agulu, then Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, then Ogbunike Caves, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.