Palace of King Agonglo
Palais Agonglo
The courtyard of King Agonglo, the eighth king of Dahomey; restored and open, with well-preserved colourful reliefs and gatehouse, it can be walked together with the main palace complex.
King Agonglo reigned from 1789 to 1797. His palace courtyard lies east of the main palace complex and is one of the better restored parts of the Abomey palace site. Colourful reliefs on either side of the gate depict the king's emblems and scenes of battle. Inside the courtyard are a throne hall and a shrine hut, and royal descendants still hold ceremonies here. It is a small site, and a visit accompanied by a caretaker or guide takes about half an hour for a low fee. It can be combined with the History Museum and Place Goho into a half-day walking route.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Royal Palaces of Abomey & Historical Museum
- Abomey Appliqué Workshops
- Place Goho & Statue of King Béhanzin
- Houndjro Market
- Zomadonou Vodun Temple
- Palace of King Akaba
- Bohicon Market
- Agongointo-Zoungoudo Underground Village