Just northwest of Kano, this 15th century town was a powerful centre of commerce and iron working. It has one of biggest sallahs in the north with a long procession of horsemen and entertainers. The Liyafa palace Hotel is recommended. Places of interest are the old market, dye pits, a museum (not open on weekends) and a minaret which is all that remains from the first mud mosque built Katsina you can walk up the outside for good views of the town.