Landmarks & Tourist Attractions in Kano State

Kurmi Market is one of Kano's oldest commercial institutions. Established in the fifteenth century, the market became an important centre for long-distance trade.

The Kofar Mata dye pits represent Kano's centuries-old indigo dyeing tradition. Artisans continue to use traditional techniques to dye textiles.

Kano Zoo is a recreational and educational attraction containing animal species and green spaces within the Kano metropolitan area.

Dawanau Market is one of the most important agricultural commodity markets in West Africa and is particularly associated with grains and other agricultural produce.

The Kano Durbar is a major cultural spectacle featuring traditional horse riding, royal processions, music, ceremonial dress and displays of northern Nigerian heritage.

The ancient Kano city walls are among the most important surviving physical reminders of Kano's historic urban development. The defensive system protected the old city and its commercial institutions.

Gidan Rumfa, associated with the Emir's Palace, is one of Kano's most significant historic sites and a symbol of the city's traditional political authority.

Dala Hill is one of the most historically important geographical features in Kano. Traditional accounts connect the hill to the early development of Kano city.

Gwauron Dutse is a prominent rocky landmark associated with the historic Kano landscape.

Gidan Makama Museum preserves important objects, clothing, weapons, manuscripts and cultural materials associated with Kano's history and Hausa civilisation.