Emir's Palace Kano City
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The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki, is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was constructed in the late 15th century.
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The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki, is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was constructed in the late 15th century.
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Very nice place. The current emir is Aminu Ado Bayero, His father Ado Bayero became the emir in 1963, reigning for 50 years until his death in 2014; he oversaw the transformation of the Emirate under Nigeria's federal constitution that subjects Northern Nigeria's Emirates to political leaders. The emir of Kano serves as the leader of the Tijaniyya sufi order in Nigeria, historically the second most important Muslim position in Nigeria after the Sultan of Sokoto who is the leader of the more populous Qadiriyya sufi order in Nigeria.
Muhammad AhmadMuhammad Ahmad
20
One of the biggest palaces in Kano city. It serves as a tourist destination and also houses the Emir of Kano. The Emir seems to be a nice man as he came out and took pictures with us. You can't see the Emir unless you have an appointment. Everyone is allowed in both men and women. To enter the main palace, everyone has to take off their footwear. The palace is clean and well kept. The only downside to it is that some people in the compound ask visitors for money. All in all, it was a wonderful experience.
taiwo kazeemtaiwo kazeem
40
This place is situated in the central city of Kano State. It is made up of cultural walls which depicts the beauty building of Hausa land in the northern part of the country. This is where the Emir resides with his family and other service chiefs. The palace has in its components; schools, hospital, and recreational checkins. Whenever you visit this place, you’ll never regret.
Mujahid GamboMujahid Gambo
10
Very historic and cultural, there are days when the Emir/Sarkin is not in the palace. Those days, you'd have to get entrance permission from the Emirate council local government or something, then you'll be guided by someone from the council inside the chambers. You'd need to settle the security palace guards with some money and the price is relative to how much you negotiate.
Sharon UdiySharon Udiy
20
The architecture in the Emir's palace is beautiful! The deeper into the palace you go in, the more astonished you are. And everytime you visit, you still have the same feeling. Knowing all the history that lives within those walls... It's invigorating! I hope you enjoy these shots I snapped on my phone.
Yeasha Media TVYeasha Media TV
60
The palace is really regal. It has a perfect blend or old and modern architecture, it is very clean and orderly. Once you're in, you feel the "importance" in the ambience.
Emmanuel OluyoriEmmanuel Oluyori
60
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