Places to visit near

Abomey

Abomey is a town in Zou Department district, Benin of about 82,154 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 23 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Village Souterrain d'Agongointo and Lac Ahémé.

7.1829° N, 1.9912° EPop. 82,154

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see2
Notable102
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Abomey

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Abomey
  2. Residence du Prince Walino Gbehanzinmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. DAH ZOUNGBOWENON Sourouviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Village Souterrain d'Agongointoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Carrefour Dakoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Palais du Roi Guèzo - Musée des Arts Et Traditionsmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Abomey
Today’s loopAbomeyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Abomey?

Village Souterrain d'Agongointo (heritage site, about 13 km), Palace Gbehanzin (palace, about 1 km), Atelier de Tenture Et Temple Vodum (museum, about 1 km), Palais Royaux d'Abomey (heritage site, about 1 km), Royal Palaces of Abomey (heritage site, about 1 km), Palais Agonglo (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abomey?

118 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Abomey?

Cathédrale, about 1 km by road; Diocèse d'Abomey Chancelerie (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abomey?

Quincaillerie Sainte Madeleine, about 6 km by road; BAKPE Basile (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Abomey?

Start in Abomey, visit Residence du Prince Walino Gbehanzin, then DAH ZOUNGBOWENON Sourou, then Village Souterrain d'Agongointo, then Carrefour Dako, then Palais du Roi Guèzo - Musée des Arts Et Traditions, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.