Neighborhood
Badagry
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Badagry, a historic town in Lagos State, was a major slave-trading port in the 18th–19th centuries. Today, it's a tourist destination where visitors can explore the Slave Trade Museum, the Point of No Return (where slaves were shipped), and the First Storey Building in Nigeria. The town also offers the serene Badagry Beach and the nearby Topo Island. Walking tours through the old town reveal colonial architecture and the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. It's a place of education and remembrance, with a vibrant local culture.
Don't miss
- Slave Trade Museum with artifacts and narratives
- Point of No Return monument at the waterfront
- First Storey Building in Nigeria (1845)
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Badagry
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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