Porto-Novo — Heritage & culture
Where cultures meet
Political capital with Afro-Brazilian facades, a colorful central mosque and lively museums.
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Porto-Novo, the capital of heritage
Benin’s political capital, Porto-Novo stands out for its rich Afro-Brazilian heritage, colorful facades and its Grand Mosque inspired by Brazilian architecture.
A city of many cultural influences, it invites you to discover its gardens, museums and living traditions, just a short distance from Cotonou.
What to do in Porto-Novo?
HERITAGE
The Grand Mosque of Porto-Novo
NATURE, SPORT & COASTAL
The Botanical and Nature Garden
NATURE, SPORT & COASTAL
The Black River of Adjarra
Iconic places to discover
HERITAGE
The Grand Mosque of Porto-Novo
NATURE, SPORT & COASTAL
The Botanical and Nature Garden
NATURE, SPORT & COASTAL
The Black River of Adjarra
Each location is marked on the map above and links to its detail page.