About Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin, home to around 264,320 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Porto-Novo
1
Ethnographical Museum of Porto Novo
2
Honmé Museum
3
Jardin Place Jean Bayol
4
Governor's Palace
5
Museé da Silva
6
Celestial Church of Christ's Headquarters
7
Lycée Behanzin
8
Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
Budget travel
Free things to do in Porto-Novo
Celestial Church of Christ's Headquarters
Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Ethnographical Museum of Porto Novo
- Visit Honmé Museum
- Visit Jardin Place Jean Bayol
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Governor's Palace
- Visit Museé da Silva
- Visit Celestial Church of Christ's Headquarters
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Lycée Behanzin
- Visit Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
Museums & culture
- Ethnographical Museum of Porto Novo
- Honmé Museum
- Governor's Palace
- Celestial Church of Christ's Headquarters
- Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
In pictures
Porto-Novo gallery
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