Kajuru Castle, Medieval castle in Kajuru, Nigeria.
The granite stone structure rises from a mountaintop with turrets, an armory, and multiple floors containing baronial halls and residential chambers.
A German expatriate constructed this private castle between 1981 and 1989, incorporating elements of Romanesque architecture into the Nigerian landscape.
The castle functions as a meeting point where visitors can experience both European architectural design and Nigerian hospitality in a single location.
Located 45 kilometers from Kaduna city, the castle offers accommodation for up to 150 guests with guided tours available throughout the facility.
The castle features one-meter-thick granite walls and includes specific medieval elements such as a dungeon, an armory, and crenellated defensive structures.
Location: Kajuru
Inception: 1976
GPS coordinates: 10.31276,7.67923
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:28
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