Igun-Eronmwon Quarters | |
Area | Benin City |
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Addresses | Igun St, Avbiama, Benin City, Nigeria. |
Postal code | 300231 |
Coordinates | 6°20'23.8"N 5°37'59.6"E |
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Known for | Benin Bronzes |
Igun Street, also known as Igun-Eronmwon Quarters, is a street situated in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. This street is renowned for being the residence of the Guild of Benin Bronze and Brass Casters, known as the Igun-Eronmwon. It holds the designation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] Notably, it stands as the second most frequented tourist attraction within Benin City.[2] Tourists, art dealers, and collectors routinely visit Igun Street to observe the comprehensive process involved in crafting these objects.
Igun-Eronmwon Quarters is situated off Sakponba Road, a short distance from the Ring Road Roundabout.[3]