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River, terraces and garden geometry in Abuja

At Millennium Park in Abuja, a river runs along the main rectilinear axis and divides the grounds. Terraces on one side and an Italian-style entrance garden on the other give the two parts distinct layouts.

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Sun setting over the hazy houses and distant hills of Abuja, seen from a rocky hilltop
Abuja at sunset, viewed from Katampe Hill on 8 November 2019.Photograph: Fawaz.tairou

At a glance

Country
Nigeria[2]
Park axis
A river crossing the grounds along the main rectilinear axis and dividing the park in two[1]
Entrance path
White Roman travertine[1]

A place worth remembering

A river crosses the park along its main axis

According to the park’s official description, a river crosses Millennium Park along its main rectilinear axis, dividing it into two parts.[1]

Terraces with Nigerian vegetation types

One side is arranged in terraces at different levels, with Nigeria’s mountain vegetation, savanna, deciduous forest, rainforest and brushwood, as well as greenhouses for butterflies and tropical birds.[1]

A white travertine path in the entrance garden

The side by the main entrance from the road has a traditional Italian-style garden layout. A straight path completely paved in white Roman travertine runs alongside a series of fountains; its layout is based on a trident geometry separated by large polygonal pools.[1]

Good to know

A few clear answers before you explore.

What divides Millennium Park into two parts?

A river crosses the park along its main rectilinear axis, dividing it into two parts.[1]

Which types of vegetation are on the terraces?

According to the park’s description: mountain vegetation, savanna, deciduous forest, rainforest and brushwood.[1]

What material paves the straight path in the entrance garden?

White Roman travertine.[1]

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