Location: Porto-Novo
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Porto-Novo (French pronunciation: [pɔʁtɔnɔvo]; also known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital of Benin, and was the capital of French Dahomey. The commune covers an area of 110 square kilometres (42 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 223,552 people.
1. Jardin Place Jean Bayol
2. Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Immaculee Conception
3. da Silva Museum
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Benin’s turbulent history is on display here, from its prosperous 17th century beginnings as the African Dahomey kingdom and 19th century invasion by the French to its 1960 independent Marxist regime and present-day democracy.
4. Musee Honme (Palais Royal)
5. Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 70ava - Beijing, China
Visiting many Islamic communities all over the world, we have never ever encountered a mosque that looks like a Brazilian church. It is amazing, colorful, magnificent writings in Arabic on the outside wall (look at the facade on the other side). A real gem. However, like all other old Portuguese building, it is crumbling. What a shame, such an incredible monument.
6. Ethnographique Museum of Porto Novo
7. Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature
8. LE MAGNUM
9. Fun Top Fun Benin
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