Cotonou Lighthouse, Cotonou

#7 among attractions in Cotonou

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Cotonou Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Cotonou, Benin. It was established in 1910. A second skeletal tower was built in 1928, and that light was moved to the water tower in 1968. ()

Coordinates: 6°21'6"N, 2°26'28"E

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Cotonou Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cotonou Cathedral, Ancien Pont, 10th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa.

~1860 ftNW
Church
Cotonou Cathedral, Cotonou
9 min walk • 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.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Ancien Pont, Cotonou
13 min walk • The Ancien Pont is a bridge in Cotonou, Benin. The bridge crosses the Lagune de Cotonou which separates the two sides of the city. It was built in 1928 and renovated in 1981.
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
10th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
42 min walk • 10th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
1.1 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa, Cotonou
30 min walk • Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa is a multi-use stadium in Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is used as the home stadium of Requins de l'Atlantique FC. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 people.