Place Goho & Statue of King Béhanzin
Place Goho
A commemorative square east of Abomey, with a tall statue of King Behanzin, who resisted the French, and a wall lined with reliefs of the emblems of successive kings.
Place Goho is a landmark of Abomey. Legend holds that in 1892 King Behanzin swore here to resist the French colonial forces. In the middle of the square stands a full-length statue of Behanzin with one arm raised, and its base is inscribed with his life story. The surrounding walls display colourful reliefs of the emblems of Dahomey's successive kings, such as Guézo's buffalo, Behanzin's shark and egg, and Akaba's chameleon, making them a good introduction to the symbols on the palace reliefs. The square is free to enter and merits about 20 minutes for photos. About 2 km to the east are Behanzin's palace and the Amazon Warriors Square, which you can visit on the way by motorbike taxi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Palace of King Agonglo
- Royal Palaces of Abomey & Historical Museum
- Abomey Appliqué Workshops
- Houndjro Market
- Palace of King Akaba
- Zomadonou Vodun Temple
- Bohicon Market
- Agongointo-Zoungoudo Underground Village