Igun Street- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Igun Street, also known as Igun-Eronmwon Quarters, is a historic street in Benin City, Nigeria, home to the Guild of Benin Bronze and Brass Casters. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been a center of metal casting since at least the first century A.D., with its current form established after 1914 when craftsmen returned following the 1897 British invasion. Today, Igun Street is one of the most visited sites in the city, where visitors can observe traditional bronze casting techniques passed down through generations. Only descendants of the original families are permitted to practice the craft, under the authority of the Oba of Benin.