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:Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum is a well-known vacationer attraction in Benin for a lot of causes. It combines wealthy historical past, lovely nature, nice service, and superb tradition. | :Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum is a well-known vacationer attraction in Benin for a lot of causes. It combines wealthy historical past, lovely nature, nice service, and superb tradition. | ||
'''The da Silva Museum'''<br>Porto-Novo<br> | |||
Website: [https://www.inspirock.com/benin/porto-novo/da-silva-museum-a118229171 The da Silva Museum]<br> | |||
Website #2: [https://www.ozy.com/good-sht/get-a-taste-for-afro-brazilian-culture-from-this-vibrant-museum/85311 The da Silva Museum] | |||
:The da Silva Museum is an old colonial home which has a large collection of artifacts from slavery, to traditional religions as well as unique items used by the colons during the 19th century. In one sentence, the museum is where you want to go to learn about Benin’s history. It is also a great way to see the Afro-Brazilian culture and influence on Benin. | |||
'''Historic Museum of Ouidah'''<br>BP 33 Ouidah<br>Telephone: (229) 21-34-10-21<br>Email: [mailto:contact@museeouidah.org contact@museeouidah.org]<br> | '''Historic Museum of Ouidah'''<br>BP 33 Ouidah<br>Telephone: (229) 21-34-10-21<br>Email: [mailto:contact@museeouidah.org contact@museeouidah.org]<br> | ||
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:The Museum of History of Ouidah has a large number of objects and illustrations of historical and cultural importance which, collected together, allow the visitor to understand the past of the region. The museum collections are assembled according to six main themes: The Portuguese Fort (the seat of the museum), The Kingdom of Xwéda , The Kingdom of Dahomey , The Slave Trade , Voodoo, and The Cultural Links between Benin and the New World. | :The Museum of History of Ouidah has a large number of objects and illustrations of historical and cultural importance which, collected together, allow the visitor to understand the past of the region. The museum collections are assembled according to six main themes: The Portuguese Fort (the seat of the museum), The Kingdom of Xwéda , The Kingdom of Dahomey , The Slave Trade , Voodoo, and The Cultural Links between Benin and the New World. | ||
'''Honme Museum'''<br>Porto-Novo<br> | '''Honme Museum'''<br>Rue Toffa<br>Porto-Novo<br>Telephone (229) 20 21 35 66<br> | ||
Website: [https:// | Website: [https://travel.jumia.com/en-gb/destinations/royal-palace-of-king-toffa-honme-museum-6098893 Honme Museum]<br> | ||
Website #2: [https://www.wander.am/travel/porto-novo-58745/places/honme-museum-21316 Honme Museum] | |||
: | :The Royal Palace of King Toffa, also called Musée Honmé, is a former royal home and today a museum. It is situated in Porto Novo and was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 1996 alongside its surrounding district. During your visit of the ancient palace, you will get to see relics related to the King Toffa period. | ||
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