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Kano Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tie And Dye Tie And Dye Beth Howe Kano is one of the nicest cities to visit in Nigeria. It has been one of the most important trading towns for the Hausa, who had a big empire in the 18-th and 19-th century and are still one of the most influential people of Nigeria. On the edge of the Sahel (the fringe of the Sahara) Kano has many cultural and historical links to the tribes of the southern Sahara. It’s a bustling and interesting city (the third-largest in the country—it’s grown at a frenzied pace in recent years) and though it’s noisy and crowded it’s much more bearable than Lagos. Be sure to visit the walls of the Old City (there are 16 gates) and the massive Kurmi Market. Also in the Old City is the Central Mosque (now closed to non-Islamic visitors but worth seeing from outside especially during a Friday service). South of the mosque is the Emir’s Palace (you can’t enter it without a personal invitation from the emir) and across from the palace is the Gidan Makama Museum (historic and crafts exhibits). Indigo cloth is dyed at the Kofar Mata dye pits (the oldest in Africa). The Gidan Dan Hausa (an old colonial governor’s mansion) is worth a visit to see its unusual Hausa/Islamic architecture. There’s also a nice zoo south of town. Excursions can be made to Katsina, Daura (a traditional Hausa town) Birnin Kudu (rock paintings) and Sokoto (with a sultan’s palace, and a good market for leather goods). Kano is situated 836.5 km northeast of Lagos. Historically, Kano has been a centre of trade especially towards the North across the Sahara and South to Zaria. It is currently the largest city in the North and the capital of Kano State. A marked distinction could however be noticed between the old Hausa City and the modern industrial one served by an international airport, rail lines and major roads. ________Sights Edit This x [Add Sight] The Gida Makama Museum Edit This x Accross the street from the Emir's palace this is one of trhe more interesting museums of west africa. The staff is really helpful but does expect a tip at the end of your visit. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Alliance française de Kano Edit This French language and cultural centre. To learn French, but also to watch French TV or read some magazines / books. Live shows and exhibitions, lectures... A safe and clean place to relax, where you are always welcome by the competent staff always ready to assist. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (234) 64 64 37 67 address: 22 Magajin Rumfa Rd, Nassarawa email: yaayi@hotmail.com Kano Zoo Edit This type: Parks and Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] Emirs Palace Edit This x If you have some time you can ask permission to visit the Emir form the office at the other side of the big square. Otherwise it is a lot of fun to just watch the local dignitaries who come to pay a visit. tomaszewski Marek: tomaszewski Marek: type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Bagauda Dam< Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Dye pits Edit This Located at Kofar Mata Gate at the edge of the old walled city. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Central Mosque Edit This Of limits for non-muslims, the Central mosque is located close to the Palace. It is a modern structure. type: general World66 rating: [rate it]