Nigeria
9 Best Religious Sites in Nigeria
The temples, churches and sacred sites travelers rate highest across Nigeria, with what makes each worth the trip.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Nigeria. Refreshed monthly.
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos
Religious site · LagosHoly Cross Cathedral, Lagos is a Roman Catholic cathedral that stands as a historic religious landmark on Lagos Island.
Read our full guide →Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos
Religious site · LagosCathedral Church of Christ, Lagos is a historic Anglican cathedral constructed in 1867, showcasing stunning Gothic Revival architecture.
Read our full guide →Miwa Shrine
Religious site · OsuFree entryMiwa Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine located in the Osu district of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Read our full guide →Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Kano
Religious site · KanoOur Lady of Fatima Cathedral in Kano is a significant Catholic place of worship, symbolizing the Christian presence in northern Nigeria.
Read our full guide →Great Mosque of Kano
Religious site · KanoThe Great Mosque of Kano stands in the heart of Kano and is described as Nigeria’s oldest mosque.
Read our full guide →Lagos Central Mosque
Religious site · LagosLagos Central Mosque stands as the largest mosque in Lagos, dominating the skyline of Lagos Island with its distinctive twin minarets and golden dome.
Read our full guide →Shitta-Bey Mosque
Religious site · LagosShitta-Bey Mosque, constructed in 1894, stands as a testament to Lagos's rich Islamic heritage. Its architecture blends traditional Islamic elements with local influences, featuring intricate geometric patterns and a serene courtyard.
Read our full guide →Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja
Religious site · AbujaOur Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral is the principal Catholic place of worship in Abuja, known for its distinctive contemporary design.
Read our full guide →National Christian Centre
Religious site · AbujaThe National Christian Centre, also called the National Church of Nigeria, is a non-denominational Christian church in Abuja.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the temples, churches and sacred sites in Nigeria?
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos in Lagos is the most reviewed, with 243 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Nigeria's temples, churches and sacred sites is worth going out of your way for?
Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos in Lagos rates highest at 4.3 out of 5 across 57 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Nigeria has the most temples, churches and sacred sites?
Lagos, with 4 on this list, ahead of Kano on 2. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
How is this list of temples, churches and sacred sites ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 126 tracked places in Nigeria. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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