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Porto-Novo, the capital

Grande mosquée de Porto-Novo · Gildaskiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo credits

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Porto-Novo, the capital

The country's official capital, quieter than Cotonou. Afro-Brazilian houses, a great mosque inspired by the churches of Bahia, museums, and a botanical garden.

Region
Ouémé · Benin

Visit: about 4 h

Rated 4.5 / 5

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