Voodoo Temple of Abomey
A giant chameleon, with a fascinating purpose.

Voodoo temple housed within a giant stone chameleon in a rural village in southern Benin.

Why Go

πŸ—Ώ See a unique 10-meter tall stone chameleon structure.
πŸ™ Witness Voodoo ceremonies (on Sundays).
🀝 Experience a warm welcome from local inhabitants.
🌍 Learn about the Voodoo religion and local culture.

Why Avoid

🚫 Temple is only open on Sundays.
🚧 Construction and decoration are incomplete.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Remote location, requires travel on a red dirt track.

Tips

🚢 Taking a guide is recommended for historical and religious context.
πŸ’° Visitors can donate to support the temple's completion.

Hours

πŸ•’ Only open on Sundays.

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