Two Places To Visit In Osun State
19 July 2017 |
5:00 pm
Osun is a state in south-western Nigeria. It is surrounded by Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun and Oyo states.It is home to several of Nigeria's most famous landmarks, including the ancient town of Ile-Ifẹ, an important early center of political and religious development for Yoruba culture in which is the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University. Osun…
Osun is a state in south-western Nigeria. It is surrounded by Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun and Oyo states.It is home to several of Nigeria’s most famous landmarks, including the ancient town of Ile-Ifẹ, an important early center of political and religious development for Yoruba culture in which is the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University.
Osun State is also home to a number of tourist sites like hills, waterfalls, and historical centres. Here are some of the places you can visit with family and friends on a weekend of your choosing:
Olumirin Waterfalls, Erin-Ijesa
Olumirin Waterfalls is located in Erin-Ijesha in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. The waterfalls was discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of Oduduwa.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest along the banks of the Osun river just outside the city of Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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