Palace of the Olu of Warri

Ceremonial seat of the ancient Itsekiri kingdom

The palace of the Olu of Warri, the traditional ruler of the Itsekiri people and one of Nigeria's first-class traditional chiefs, is in the centre of town. The Olu is an ancient institution — the Itsekiri kingdom predates the Portuguese arrival in the 15th century. The palace is not normally open to casual tourists but is a significant landmark and the ceremonial centre of traditional Warri.

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