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National Theatre Lagos

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The National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, is a landmark cultural venue built in 1976 for the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC '77). Its distinctive hat-shaped dome, inspired by a military officer's cap, sits on the edge of the Lagos Lagoon. The theatre complex houses exhibition halls, a cinema, conference facilities, and the National Gallery of Art.

Location Details

Latitude: 6.4321
Longitude: 3.4024

Exact (town level)

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Architecture heritage sites represent significant examples of traditional Nigerian building traditions and structural innovation.

Locations are based on architectural surveys and heritage documentation.

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