Enugu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Enugu
The name Enugu is derived from the Igbo words "Hill top". It is nicknamed Coal City mainly because of the discovery of coal on the plateau of the city in 1909 . Enugu developed rapidly as a result of the completion of the railway from the port in 1916. Enugu is located at the foot of the Udi Plateau. The area is on the railway from Port Harcourt, some 150 miles (240 km) south-southwest, and at the junction of roads from Onitsha, Aba and Abakaliki. Industries in the city include the urban market and bottling industries. Architectural design in Enugu's early years was in the hands of the British colonial administration; Enugu's architecture was consequently very European. English cottage housing and Victorian houses were used for housing Europeans and Nigerian colonial civil servants in th
Top Attractions in Enugu
Explore the best things to see and do in Enugu:
- ★Enugu Zoo Wonderland
- ★Michael Okpara Square
- ★Udi Hills
Where to Eat in Enugu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abacha Makuo
- 🍴Aunty Jay's Cousine
- 🍴Discovery Kitchen
- 🍴Dolphin Restaurant
- 🍴Genesis Restaurant
- 🍴Goodness Abacha Joint
Where to Stay in Enugu
- 🏨3D Suites
- 🏨ADIG Suites
- 🏨Bontera Elephant Suites
- 🏨Gardenia Guest House
- 🏨Golden Garden Suites
- 🏨Hotel Sunshine Enugu
Enugu Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: