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  • 3/5 Oscar C. 6 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    The museum itself is interesting however be prepared to face very money-minded guide who would keep asking for tips during your trip and ruins your visit. Also, make sure you ask for a receipt when buying a ticket, or be prepared to get overcharged.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Proschia A. 1 year ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Holds lots of history as it used to be a palace The only problem was the language barrier as there were no English speaking guide on site
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chibuisi O. 2 years ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Porto novo is a classic place y'all need too visit. I'm back too Nigeria sha.. i also tour Africa in general.. love y'all @chibuisiojukwu all platforms
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose A. 3 months ago on Google • 1284 reviews New
    Very good but needs to be restaured as original

  • 5/5 ore o. 11 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    This place is awesome and very rich in history. I was happy being there and learning about the heritage of the settlement. Also interesting is the fact that there are some centuries old trees at that location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Agu Joel C. 1 year ago on Google • 191 reviews
    It's a great place for art enthusiastic, art exhibition and education. Good for school excursions and for tourists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Femi Ogunnowo A. 10 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    A cool place to learn the traditional history of Benin kingdom
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 samuel r. 4 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Fantastic piece of architecture one that is simply breathtaking for the old mosque but the new mosque retains new architecture design but the old mosque showed the seeing characteristics of old civilization gone although there is a folk story about the mosque where locals say a huge amount of gold was hidden somewhere and can only be found by someone with a true heart of gold an adventure for those who feel the need to just be careful as locals can be very touchy when it comes to foreigners touching the building
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Big E H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jean-Claude Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Majestically installed in the former official palace of the kings of Xogbonou, this museum is a real architectural gem, of surprising originality. Honmè or Honmey means "inside the door", and by extension, the term designates a palace
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kpadonou D. 1 year ago on Google
    Super
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mitra 1 year ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Sehr interessanter und geschichtsträchtiger Ort. Die Führung war sehr gut. Man kann hier viel über die Geschichte und die Könige von diesem Teil Benins erfahren. Der Eintritt kostet nicht viel und ist, soweit ich weiß, für Einheimische kostenfrei, damit alle die Möglichkeit haben, die Geschichte ihres Landes zu erfahren. Sehr gut! Sehenswert!

  • 5/5 abderrachid m. 10 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    If you're from Porto, you need to know this place. The King Toffa 1st place.

  • 4/5 Attila H. 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Ein Ort mit sehr viel Geschichte und Voudou Magie. Super interessant. Man lernt sehr viel über die Könige und Bénin. Der Führer war sehr nett und geht auch gut auf Fragen ein.

  • 5/5 John mercy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Pop decorations a Nigeria

  • 1/5 Africa pop Master f. 11 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    To meet your highest expectations contact us today for your house finish work

  • 4/5 Youthsb Y. 1 year ago on Google
    A culture of BENIN where we visit.

  • 2/5 Wasiu T. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't say anything about it cuz language barrier

  • 3/5 Laurent q. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool

  • 3/5 Ankush M. 4 years ago on Google
    Be good place!

  • 5/5 Maxwell A. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and authentic museum

  • 4/5 Inside Watch Africa M. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a very educative experience

  • 5/5 Renata A. 6 years ago on Google
    Love this area of Porto Novo. Great place for family ceremonies and Palace events. Close to shrine of Maria Topka.

  • 5/5 Prince Adebayo Ogunmeno, BA, BL, JD E. 2 years ago on Google
    Historic Palace of Yoruba Kings who had ruled Ajase Ile (Port Novo)

  • 4/5 Lacle G. 5 years ago on Google
    A museum in Porto Novo in Benin

  • 5/5 Sweet as F. 4 years ago on Google
    Historically famous.


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