The twelve Royal Palaces of Abomey which are situated in a vast area of 44 hectares are the shared responsibility of the Royal Families and the Heritage Directorate of Benin. Since 1955 this site ...

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 ...