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Things to do in Benin
The birthplace of Vodun (Voodoo), a UNESCO-listed royal palace complex built by one of West Africa's most powerful historic kingdoms, and a stilted village considered the 'Venice of Africa.'
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Boat through Ganvié, the stilted 'Venice of Africa'
CultureA village built entirely on stilts in Lake Nokoué, originally founded as a refuge from slave raiders who would not pursue targets onto water.
Explore the Royal Palaces of Abomey
CultureA UNESCO World Heritage complex of palaces built by the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey, with bas-relief walls depicting the kingdom's military history.
Attend Benin's National Vodun Festival
CultureAn annual celebration of Vodun, a genuine and officially recognized religion, drawing practitioners and researchers from across the African diaspora.
Visit the Door of No Return in Ouidah
CultureA monument marking the point where enslaved Africans were forced onto ships bound for the Americas, a sobering and historically significant memorial.