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Large plaza which contains a statue of the first King of Porto-Novo.
Museé Ethnographique de Porto Novo
This is an interesting museum that takes an intensive look into the past of Porto Novo’s kings. Displaying a good selection of fetishes, old Yourba king masks, costumes, and some musical instruments, this is definitely worth the entrance fee.
Musee Honmé, Palais Royal du Roi Toffa
Former residence of King Toffa. Well maintained, rather simple, palace is a nice look into how Beninese royalty really lived. 1883 was the year King Toffa signed the treaty with French, agreeing to hand over land. The kingdom of Porto Novo was one of the longest lasting in Africa, lasting up until 1976.
Celebrating Afro-Brazilian influence on the city, this fairly new museum offers a lot of variety. The museum grounds consist of a traditional house, a small library, an open-air cinema showing French films, and a hotel.
Grande Mosquee de Porto-Novo
The mosque was established in 1925 with chapel architectural style.