Landmarks & Tourist Attractions in Osun State

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is one of Nigeria's most important cultural and religious heritage sites. Located along the Osun River in Osogbo, the grove contains shrines, sculptures, sacred forests and artistic works dedicated to Osun and other Yoruba spiritual traditions.

It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and is the centre of the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival.

The Oduduwa Shrine at Ile-Ife is associated with Yoruba traditions concerning Oduduwa, a foundational ancestral figure in Yoruba history and mythology.

Nelson Mandela Freedom Park is a major public recreational and civic space in Osogbo used for public activities, cultural events and leisure.

Ile-Ife is one of the most historically significant cities in Yoruba civilisation. Archaeological discoveries from the city include famous naturalistic terracotta and metal sculptures associated with ancient Ife artistic traditions.

The Oranmiyan Staff is a famous historical monument in Ile-Ife associated with Oranmiyan, one of the major figures in Yoruba historical traditions.

The Ataoja Palace is the traditional palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo and an important centre of Osogbo's traditional authority and cultural heritage.

The National Museum in Ile-Ife preserves archaeological and cultural materials associated with the history and civilisation of the Yoruba people and the ancient Ife kingdom.

The Ijesa cultural heritage landscape preserves traditions, historical materials and memories associated with Ijesaland and its people.

The Moremi Statue commemorates Moremi Ajasoro, a legendary heroine associated with Ile-Ife. The monument is one of the recognisable cultural landmarks in the city.

Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls, also known as Olumirin Waterfall, is one of the most famous natural attractions in Osun State. The waterfall consists of several levels of cascading water surrounded by rocky terrain and vegetation.