9 Things to do in Porto-Novo That You Shouldn't Miss

March 29, 2022 Matilde Konrad

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

Porto-Novo Benin
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Jardin Place Jean Bayol

Graced by landscaped gardens and a statue of the first king, this square is the capital city’s entryway.

2. Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Immaculee Conception

RNIE1, Porto-Novo Benin http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/africa/3925.htm
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Immaculee Conception

3. da Silva Museum

Porto-Novo Benin
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

da Silva Museum

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)

Porto-Novo Benin
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Musee Honme (Palais Royal)

Not far from the da Silva museum is this former home of King Toffa, whose personal effects are on display, including photographs and his royal carriage.

5. Great Mosque of Porto-Novo

Great Mosque of Porto-Novo, Porto-Novo Benin http://unseenbenin.wordpress.com/tag/grande-mosquee-de-porto-novo/
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Great Mosque of Porto-Novo

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

Porto-Novo Benin
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3.5 based on 29 reviews

Ethnographique Museum of Porto Novo

Established in the 1960s and Porto Novo’s first museum, this charming museum contains a good collection of historical artifacts.

7. Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature

Assemblee Nationale, Porto-Novo Benin
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature

8. LE MAGNUM

Hotel Les Ambassadeurs, Bld Exterieur Foun-Foun Gbego Quartier Catchi, Porto-Novo 02BP315 Benin +(229)97123646-64828484 [email protected] http://www.hotel-lesambassadeurs.com
LE MAGNUM

9. Fun Top Fun Benin

Fun Top Fun Benin

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