Ilesa
Ilesa or Ilesha is a historic city located in Osun State, southwest Nigeria; it is also the name of the capital of a historic state-kingdom centred around that town as the capital.
The state is ruled by a monarch bearing the title of His Imperial Majesty, the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. The city of Ilesa consists of Ilesa itself and a number of surrounding cities.
Getting to Ilesa
Several bus terminals are scattered around the area. Two major ones are Ojota and Oshodi, which is often called Motor Park. The fare from Lagos is about ₦4,000 and the journey lasts 4 hours. This option helps in management of time if you are able to bear the traffic on the expressway and the constant delays. The journey saves you a good hour as against the bus ride. Estimated journey is around 3 hours.
Worth seeing
- 01Erin Ijesa Waterfalls
These waterfalls are in Erin-Ijesha, Oriade local government.
- 02Owa Obokun Adimula Palace
The Palace of the Monarch of Ijesha people houses monuments and artefacts.
- 03Obokungusi Town Hall
The Obokungusi town hall is the meeting place where the monarch Owa Obokun sits and meets with his people to discuss things pertaining to the city.
- 04Statute of Owa Obokun
Ereja Square in front of Adimula's Palace.
Where to eat
Bukateria, Adelegan Omol,ilesa. Daily 8AM-10PM. Delivery. Takeaway. Dine-in.
- 01Captain Cook
8AM-10PM.
- 02Tasteful Kitchen and Bakery
Fast food and restaurant, a cool place to hang out, clean and serene environment.
Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Ghabzman (CC0), Wikimedia Commons.