OSUN STATE’S TOP TOURIST CENTERS

Osun is a Nigerian inland state in the southwest. Osogbo is the capital. Kwara State borders it on the north, Ekiti State on the east, Ondo State on the west, Ogun State on the south, and Oyo State on the west. Several of Nigeria’s most iconic landmarks may be found in Osun.

The Yoruba people have a rich history and culture in Osun State, which is located in south-western Nigeria. There are numerous activities in Osun State that are best enjoyed with a group of friends. Explore waterfalls, dance to the beat of bata drums, eat native foods, and learn while you visit Osun State.

The state of Osun also has a number of tourist attractions, including hills, waterfalls, and historical sites. It is home to several of Nigeria’s most notable sites, including the historic town of Ile-If, which houses the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University and was an important early center of political and religious development for Yoruba culture.

Below are lists of places to visit in Osun

• Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, also known as the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Woodland, is a sacred forest located on the banks of the Osun River just outside of Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Before widespread urbanization, the Osun-Osogbo Grove was one of the last of the sacred forests that generally bordered the boundaries of most Yoruba cities.

The Sacred Grove was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, in recognition of its global significance and cultural worth. The Osun-Osogbo Forest was desecrated in the 1950s, with shrines neglected and priests abandoning the grove as traditional responsibilities and sanctions lessened. Prohibited activities such as fishing, hunting, and tree felling were carried out in the grove until an Austrian, Susanne Wenger, arrived and put an end to the abuse.

Susanne Wenger created various deity sculptures and artworks for this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a mystical sacred grove on the banks of the Osun River that’s home to Yemoja, the fertility goddess. The first suspension bridge in Nigeria was built across the Osun river in the midst of the grove.

• Erin Ijesha Waterfall

The Erin Ijesha Waterfalls is calm and refreshing. This wonderful sight has seven layers of rocks and waterfalls to explore. It’s one of Nigeria’s most popular waterfalls, and it is fun to visit with a group of friends or family. Do you enjoy going on hikes? This is the ideal location for it.

The Olumirin Waterfalls are found in the Oriade locality of Erin-Ijesha.

• Ooni of Ife’s Palace

Discover the royal courts and learn about the Yoruba people’s legacy at the Ooni of Ife’s Palace, which is home to the Yoruba land’s imperial majesty.

The Moremi statue, which is now Nigeria’s highest statue, is only a few minutes away from the palace.

• Nike Art and Culture Centre

Make wonderful tie-dye creations with the help of the great Batik designers at the workshop at the Nike Centre for Art and Culture.

• Osun Osogbo Festival

The annual Osun Osogbo cultural festival, which takes place in August and draws thousands of followers from around the country and beyond, is hosted along the banks of the river bearing. Nationals from the United States, Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, Grenada, and other countries in the Americas with a substantial Yoruba cultural legacy are among the festival’s attendees..