Lagos Island, Commercial island district in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos Island spans 8.7 square kilometers and contains high-rise buildings along the southwestern shore and narrow streets in the northwestern section.
Portuguese traders first arrived at Lagos Island in 1472, establishing commercial relationships that led to the development of trade routes.
The National Museum of Nigeria on Lagos Island exhibits numerous artifacts representing different ethnic groups and traditional crafts of the country.
Three major bridges connect Lagos Island to the mainland: Carter Bridge, Eko Bridge, and Third Mainland Bridge, enabling transportation flow.
Freedom Park, a former colonial prison yard, stands as a national memorial commemorating individuals who opposed colonial authority in Nigeria.
Location: Lagos State
GPS coordinates: 6.45000,3.40000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
Nigerian National Museum, Lagos
2.9 km
NITEL Building
514 m
Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
6.2 km
Freedom Park
455 m
Rio de la plata
2 km
Eko Bridge
2.7 km
Tinubu Square
1.2 km
Carter Bridge
2.6 km
St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos
263 m
Balogun Market
1.8 km
Shitta-Bey Mosque
1.7 km
Onikan Stadium
872 m
Lagos Central Mosque
1.5 km
Independence House
365 m
Ikotun Market
1.5 km
Bookshop House
1 km
Lagos Polo Club
3.7 km
Omenka Gallery
4.1 km
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lagos
379 m
Tafawa Balewa Square
565 m
Fantasy Land
3.7 km
African Church Bethel
1.5 km
Old Secretariat at Marina
679 m
Water House
1.1 km
Wesley cathedral ologbowo, Lagos Nigeria
2.1 km
UBA House
2 km
Angels and Muse
2.2 km
John Momoh Building Broad Street Marina
2.3 kmReviews
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