Situated on the south east of Nigeria, Enugu (known as the ‘Coal State’), still features a few working coal mines dotted around the city. Apart from the coal mining industry on which the city was founded, it is also a preferred filming location for glamorous ‘Nollywood’ – the nickname of Nigeria’s booming movie industry.
The Victorian and English-style houses, previously erected as housing for European and Nigerian civil servants, line the streets of the city’s neighbourhoods. European-styled architecture also influenced many of the city’s churches such as the Holy Ghost Cathedral with its Greco-Roman stained glass windows.
For tourists to Enugu, Udi Hills provides wonderful vistas of the city. The Polo Amusement Park and the Murtala Muhammed Park and Enugu Zoo are perfect for a family outing! Nike Lake is a natural lake located in the city where boat rides and picnics can be enjoyed in this relaxing atmosphere. Visitors can also embark on one of the many tours provided by the city. Choose from a coal mining tour, to caves and waterfall tours, to visiting historical monuments such as the Eastern region Parliamentary building and Old Governor’s Lodge.
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