Olowo's Palace, Royal residence in Owo, Nigeria
The palace contains 100 courtyards called Ugha across 180 acres, with each courtyard serving specific functions and dedicated to different deities.
Built in 1340 during the reign of Olowo Irengenje, the palace has housed 13 monarchs and maintains records of Yoruba leadership through centuries.
The palace features statues of kings on horseback, intricate pillars, and courtyards paved with quartz pebbles and decorated with pottery fragments.
Visitors can explore the 1,000 rooms within the palace complex, which include traditional shrines, ceremonial spaces, and historical artifacts.
The structure stands as Africa's largest palace and received national monument status from the Nigerian federal government in 2000.
Location: Ondo State
Location: Owo
GPS coordinates: 7.19611,5.58639
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:37
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