List of cathedrals in Benin

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This is the list of cathedrals in Benin.

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Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Benin: [1]

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Abomey Commune and city in Zou Department, Benin

Abomey is a city in the Zou Department of Benin. Abomey is also the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, which would later become a French colony, then the Republic of Dahomey (1960–1975), and is the modern-day Republic of Benin.

Cotonou Cathedral building in Africa

The cathedral of Notre Dame de Miséricorde, commonly known as Cotonou Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral, located near the Ancien Pont Bridge in Cotonou, Benin. It is noted for its distinct burgundy and white striped tiled architecture. Its tower stands towards the rear-end left side of the main building.

Dassa-Zoumé Commune and city in Collines Department, Benin

Dassa-Zoumé, often shortened to Dassa, is a city in Benin, on the Cotonou to Parakou railway and the main north-south highway. The commune covers an area of 1711 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 112,118. Jama'at Islamique Ahmadiyya Benin has built its central Mosque here in 2010. It is a beautiful mosque with a tall, 18-meter minaret just outside the city on main road towards Parakou. Jama'at Islamique Ahmadiyya Benin has also built French English bilingual primary school 'Ecole Primaire Publique AHMADIYYA'. www.ahmadiyyabenin.org

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  1. ↑ GCatholic.org: Cathedrals Benin
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