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Birthplace of Vodun

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The birthplace of Vodun (voodoo) — a stilt-village lagoon city, royal palaces, and a powerful slave-route history along the West African coast.

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The stilt village of Ganvié
The stilt village of Ganvié
The Door of No Return, Ouidah
The Door of No Return, Ouidah
A royal palace of Abomey
A royal palace of Abomey
Capital
Porto-Novo
Language
French
Currency
XOF (West African CFA Franc)
Power
220 V · plug type C, E
Best time
Nov–Feb (dry season)
Now in Porto-Novo
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Where to go

Notable places in Benin

The stilt village of Ganvié
The stilt village of Ganvié
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Ganvié

A remarkable lake village of stilt houses, the “Venice of Africa”.

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The Door of No Return, Ouidah
The Door of No Return, Ouidah
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Ouidah

The spiritual home of Vodun and the moving “Route of Slaves” to the Door of No Return.

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A royal palace of Abomey
A royal palace of Abomey
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Abomey

The UNESCO royal palaces of the powerful Dahomey kingdom.

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The big picture

About Benin

The birthplace of Vodun (voodoo) — a stilt-village lagoon city, royal palaces, and a powerful slave-route history along the West African coast.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Elephants in Pendjari National Park
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Benin visa: Most visitors use Benin’s e-Visa online. Check current rules.
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