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Abomey
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The historic capital of the country is home to the royal palaces, one of Benin’s two UNESCO World Heritage sites. A few kilometers away, you can also visit the underground city of Agongointo.
Overview of Abomey
The historic capital of the country is home to the royal palaces, one of the few sites in Benin listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A few kilometers away, you can also visit the underground city of Agongointo.
Key facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 92,266 inhabitants (2013).
- Area: 142 km².
- Altitude: 221 m.
- Website: www.benin-tourisme.com/abomey
History of Abomey
What to see and do in Abomey
Royal Palaces of Abomey
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a complex of royal palaces, part of which houses the country's main historical museum.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a complex of royal palaces, part of which houses the country's main historical museum.
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Royal Palaces of Abomey
★★ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a complex of royal palaces, part of which houses the country's main historical museum.