King Toffa's Palace Travel Guide: Top Sights in Benin, Tours & Travel

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King Toffa's Palace- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Benin; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Honmé Museum, also known as the Royal Palace or King Toffa's Palace, is a former royal residence in Porto-Novo, Benin, now open to the public as a museum. It showcases artifacts and exhibits from the reign of King Toffa, offering insight into the political and cultural life of the era. A highlight of the collection is the alounloun, a ceremonial staff-turned-musical instrument traditionally used in royal court rituals. The palace and its district were placed on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List in 1996 for their cultural significance.

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Reviews of Honmé Museum

Reuben Zadeh

1
Reviewed: 2024-11-16

Closed for a 5 year renovation with will probably take 20!
Proschia Awinimi

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-25

One of the Iconic landmark as your enter Porto Novo is the Statue of King Toffa , the great ruler I loved how the space was big with enough seating areas for visitors
olamilekan toyib

5
Reviewed: 2021-09-17

King Toffa I (c.1850-1908) was a ruler of the kingdom of Hogbonu, or Ajase, an area of Benin which today is known as Porto-Novo. Upon becoming ruler in 1874, he was renowned for his openness and cooperation with the colonial powers. He encouraged his employees to attend French schools to receive western education and was also tolerant of Islam and Christianity entering the country and coexisting with traditional endogenous religions such as Animism or Orisha. The place is full of educational thing. Also full of moral
Jean-Claude Zossou

4
Reviewed: 2020-05-16

Located at the entrance to Porto-Novo, this square houses the premises of the city’s Tourist Office, which welcomes and guides you. In a few minutes, be told the story of Xogbonou.
Abdias PATINVOH

4
Reviewed: 2018-07-06

One of the important historical monuments of the city, Jardin Place Jean Bayol portrays a statue that represents the first king of the city. Learn about the city's past and the monument, which stands on a pedestal peering off into the distance. Walk around the park and observe local life within the atmostphere of the garden.