Alake Palace Ground

3 Tolulope Medebem - 4 months ago

Maybe because it was a holiday BUT the thought was that it should have been very active / busy at this period.

Just went through the front gate, nothing much to it and noone offered to talk through,I shared the pictures though and maybe you could stop like we did, it's still an experience and you might be luckier than I was.

4 EkingzVisual Productions - 3 weeks ago

This is home to the traditional ruler of the Egba clan, whose title is Alake of Egbaland. The present ruler built a new palace behind the old palace, and so one first goes through the period of old mortar and bricks with its history, onto this modern period of advanced technology.

Security/Safety of Alake of Egbaland Palace
This is a very safe location.

What To Bring
Before heading to Alake of Egbaland Palace, here are some helpful things to take along with you:

Camera to capture the sights and take selfies with
A local guide to help you navigate the Do's and Don't's
Best Features
When the palace comes into view, the first things you notice are the two magnificent pillars that anchor the gate. They are decorated with the Alake's emblem and a bar connects them together. Inscipted on the bar are the Yoruba words, "Aafin Alake Ti Ile Egba" which translates to "Alake of Egbaland Palace". Walking inside, one immediately sees the old palace. It is still well maintained and one can see its majesty and the awe it inspired in visitors of old. There are statures, busts and figurines adorning the compound, each telling its own tale. Asides the palaces, there is an ICT centre, a squash court, and a n office for the Egba Traditional Council.

Writer's Review
The palace is rich in art, culture, history and the tradition of the Egba clan. Everything about it boastfully displays the pride of the Egba people. There are palace staff who will take you on a tour of the palace but unless you have a royal appointment, you may not enter the palace chambers itself nor see the Alake. However, there are a lot of intriguing sights to grip your fancy.

5 Wole Awe - 9 months ago

My first time of visiting the Alake's Palace, a truly historical site. I love the old buildings, a joy that they are being well maintained and preserved.

5 Sekinat BISIRIYU - 3 weeks ago

I visited on the occasion of Isese festival and it was truly cultural and colourful. The premises is beautifully decorated with historical and traditional yoruba symbols and items.

5 Motolani Aransiola - a year ago

Alake's Palace gave me joy. There was a sense of pride I felt just by being there, the rich cultural presence was potent, very hard to miss though I'm not from Abeokuta I felt like I belonged there, it reminded me so much of my home town, Esie, especially the artifacts beautifully assembled made me feel at home.

4 Lanre Dosunmu - a year ago

It was a pleasure to be back to visit the Palace again. This time with my children. We loved it and there was an old man, kind enough to tell us stories. It was fun

5 AbdulMajyd Tajudeen Olawale - a month ago

Very lovely place to visit