in keeping with previous palaces as regards the use of space and materials. The royal palaces of Abomey are a unique reminder of this vanished kingdom.

Benin on Tuesday received from a Finnish museum a sacred "katakle" three-legged stool, symbol of the African nation's ...

It’s also home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, Shang Palace. Be sure to visit the spa and its striking indoor pool housed in the former royal residence’s stables, now transformed into a ...