Houses in Benin, Oredo, Edo

Benin is the capital city of Edo state, Nigeria. The original people and founders of the Ẹdo Empire and the Ẹdo people, initially were ruled by the Ogiso (Kings of the Sky) dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry. Oil production is also a significant activity carried out in the city of Benin. Attractions in the city include the National Museum, the Oba Palace, Igun Street (Famous for bronze casting and other metal works). Other attractions include various festivals and the Benin Moats , the King's Square (known as Ring Road) and its traditional markets.

Benin city is the largest city in Edo state. The Binis are known for bronze sculpture, its casting skills and their arts and craft. Benin City is also the home of one of the oldest sustained monarchies in the world. Various festivals are held in Benin City yearly to celebrate various historic occasions and seasons. Igue festival is the most popular of the festivals where the Oba celebrates the history and culture of his people and blesses the land and the people. It is celebrated at a time between Christmas and New Year.