Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin
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- Best time to go
- November–February
- Budget
- $
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The royal palace of the Oba of Benin is the seat of the traditional monarchy that has ruled the Edo people for centuries and forms part of a UNESCO-recognised cultural landscape. The compound, rebuilt after the destruction of 1897, retains altars, shrines, and courtyards where rituals and festivals continue. Bronze plaques once adorned its pillars, documenting the kingdom's history in metal. The palace remains a living centre of Edo tradition, and its annual festivals fill the grounds with masquerades and ceremony.
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