To help inspire or plan your trip to Benin, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Benin which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Benin
| Royal Palaces of Abomey | |
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The Royal Palaces of Abomey were built by the 12 kings of the powerful West African Kingdom of Dahomey between 1625 and 1900. Each king built his palace in the same cob-walled area. Only two survive today, but they are still used for rituals and royal ceremonies and are a reminder of a vanished kingdom. The bas relief decorations on the walls provide graphic depictions of battle scenes and document the history of this warrior kingdom. At Abomey you can witness a Geladan Mask Ceremony used by locals to communicate with spirits (and entertain tourists). UNESCO World Heritage Site: Royal Palaces of Abomey | |