Nigeria
Abuja
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, a planned city built in the 1980s. It replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991 and is known for its neatly organized cityscape.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
- Best season
- Oct–Jan, May–Jun
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Sights covered
- 6 places
Sights worth seeing
Temples & religious sites
Abuja National Mosque
The Abuja National Mosque, Nigeria's foremost national mosque, was built in Abuja in 1984. Outside of prayer times, non-Muslims are also welcome to look around inside.
Temples & religious sites
Catholic Church in Nigeria
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, guided spiritually by the Pope, the Roman Curia, and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Temples & religious sites
Deeper Christian Life Ministry
This church belongs to an international Pentecostal Christian denomination. Headquartered in Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria, it is led by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi.
Temples & religious sites
National Church of Nigeria
An interdenominational Christian church in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. It's a good stop if you want to see religious architecture in the city center.
Parks & gardens
Millennium Park
A park in the Maitama district of Abuja, and the city's largest public park. It's a pleasant spot for a relaxing walk in the heart of the city.
Temples & religious sites
Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja
This Roman Catholic archdiocesan pro-cathedral stands in Abuja's Garki district, close to the city center and easy to visit. Once the new cathedral is completed, it will take over this role.
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Getting around the city
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Central & near stations
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
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