Amazon Statue (Monument de l'Amazone)
Monument de l'Amazone
A bronze statue of a female warrior about 30 m tall, unveiled in 2022 to honor the all-female regiments of the Dahomey Kingdom, now a new landmark of Cotonou.
The statue stands on Amazon Esplanade (Esplanade de l'Amazone) on Cotonou's waterfront. It depicts an Agojie warrior of the Dahomey Kingdom, known in the West as an “Amazon,” holding a machete. Cast in bronze and about 30 m tall, it is the centerpiece of a government urban renewal project. The surrounding area has newly built seaside promenades and lawns, and in the evenings many locals walk and exercise there. It's a good spot for photos and for watching the sunset over the sea. The esplanade is free to visit and about a 10-minute drive from the city center. It can be combined with the nearby coastal boulevard and Fidjrossè Beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat
- Fondation Zinsou
- Place de l'Étoile Rouge
- Cotonou Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-Miséricorde)
- Dantokpa Market
- Fidjrossè Beach
- Ganvié
- Bouche du Roy