Kano, Nigeria

Travel Blogs from Kano (4)

The Oldest city in West Africa, Kano, Nigeria travel blog
The Oldest city in West Africa
May 31, 2009

... still there awaiting visas and truck repairs. The drive back to Abuja was interesting for all the wrong reasons. Traffic accidents in Nigeria are very common. I was nearly one of them. While driving down the highway at about 110km/h the car in front of us ...

A travel blog entry by bradmccartney
Nordnigeria: Fussball, Fulani und jede Menge Spass, Wawa-Birnin Gwari-Kano-Nguru, Nigeria travel blog
Nordnigeria: Fussball, Fulani und jede Menge Spass
May 27, 1998

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A travel blog entry by juttachris
Nigeria, Kano, Nigeria travel blog
Nigeria
Jan 2, 2006

... etc. I mentioned the non-profit organization that Osa is starting earlier. It's called "Peace Medics Nigeria". She received a grant to launch a pilot program in Kano. The concept behind the group is that in a society where there are so many competing ...

A travel blog entry by korakosa
Map pin only, Kano, Nigeria travel blog
Map pin only
Aug 24, 2007

Map pin

A travel blog entry by pinkkaz

Attractions in Kano (5)

Gidan Makama Museum
Gidan Makama Museum

Opposite the Emir's Palace, Kano, Nigeria

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Originally constructed in the 15th century, the Gidan Makama Museum teaches visitors about the long and distinguished history of Kano.
Central Mosque
Central Mosque

Kano, Nigeria

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A majestic religious structure, the Central Mosque routinely draws thousands of worshippers during Friday prayer time.
Emir's Palace
Emir's Palace

Kano, Nigeria

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The most striking example of Kano's traditional Hausa architecture, the Emir's Palace is accessible only to those invited by the Emir, but its sheer majesty makes it worth a sightseeing visit.
Kurmi Market
Kurmi Market

Kano, Nigeria

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Supposedly this is the largest market in Africa.