Abomey

Benin

Best for: History, Architecture, Authentic, Local Vibes, Off The Beaten Path, Introspective

Abomey, Benin — former capital of the Dahomey kingdom, where bas-relief palace walls and royal tombs tell 300 years of West African history in clay and color.

Tour the Royal Palaces UNESCO site with a local guide, browse the appliqué-cloth workshops nearby, and visit the historical museum built into the old palace grounds.