This is a village on stilts lying in Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou. With a population of around 20,000 people, it

The Grand Mosque of Porto Novo-Benin, was built to resemble to 17th-18th century churches of Bahia-Brazil. It was constructed by

In most parts of the world snakes are feared, but in Benin they are revered. Royal pythons are worshipped in

The 12 royal palaces of Abomey ( listed as UNESCO sites), spread over a 40 hectares (99 acres) area at