Visit Ouidah

The royal palaces of the Dahomey kings, their bas-reliefs and the story of the Amazon warriors.

Visit Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin. Explore the vibrant Dantokpa Market (one of West Africa's largest open-air markets, known for textiles and crafts), see the Fondation Zinsou (contemporary African art museum in a colonial villa), and stroll along the Cotonou Beach (a lively stretch with local food stalls and views of the Atlantic Ocean).

Visit Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin. Explore the Musée Honmé (former royal palace of King Toffa, now a museum showcasing Fon history and artifacts), see the Grand Mosque (a striking Brazilian-style building reflecting Afro-Brazilian heritage), and stroll through the Marché Dantokpa (one of West Africa's largest open-air markets, known for textiles, crafts, and local produce).

Visit New York City, the most populous city in the United States. See the Statue of Liberty (iconic symbol of freedom, gifted by France in 1886), walk through Central Park (843-acre urban park with lakes, trails, and the Bethesda Terrace), explore Times Square (bustling commercial hub known for its bright billboards and Broadway theaters), and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (one of the world's largest art museums with over 2 million works).

Memorial arch on the beach where enslaved people were forced onto ships.

Earthen palaces of the kings of Dahomey, a UNESCO site.

Former royal palace of Porto-Novo.

Explore royal palaces, voodoo traditions, and palm-lined coast of Benin