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Royal Palaces of Abomey

Palais royaux d'Abomey · Karalyn Monteil · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Photo credits

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Royal Palaces of Abomey

Capital of the former Kingdom of Dahomey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. The kings' palaces, with their bas-reliefs and appliqué hangings, tell the kingdom's story. About two hours' drive from Cotonou.

Region
Zou · Benin

Visit: about 3 h

Rated 4.5 / 5

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