Fondation Zinsou, Cotonou

#27 among attractions in Cotonou

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Fondation Zinsou is a place located in Cotonou (Littoral department) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 33 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 6°21'21"N latitude and 2°24'4"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fondation Zinsou is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Baobab Express (bus, 28 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cotonou Central Mosque (mosque, 12 min walk), 10th arrondissement of the Littoral Department (neighbourhood, 49 min walk), 7th arrondissement of the Littoral Department (neighbourhood, 54 min walk).

Coordinates: 6°21'21"N, 2°24'4"E

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Fondation Zinsou – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dantokpa Market, Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou Cathedral, Ancien Pont.

2.5 miNE
Market, Shopping
Dantokpa Market, Cotonou
65 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, the Dantokpa Market stands as a vibrant microcosm of West African commerce and culture. This sprawling marketplace is not just a shopping destination but an immersive experience for any traveler...
2.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou
65 min walk • Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.
2.6 miE
Church
Cotonou Cathedral, Cotonou
67 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.
2.8 miE
Bridge
Ancien Pont, Cotonou
72 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.
2.8 miE
Lighthouse
Cotonou Lighthouse, Cotonou
71 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNW
Mosque
Cotonou Central Mosque, Cotonou
12 min walk • The Cotonou Central Mosque is a mosque in Cotonou, Littoral, Benin. It is the most important building for the country's Muslims.
1.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
10th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
49 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.
2.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
2nd arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
54 min walk • 2nd arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
13th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
54 min walk • 13th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
7th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
54 min walk • 7th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
5th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
54 min walk • 5th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.

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How to get to Fondation Zinsou by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fondation Zinsou:

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Baobab Express (28 min walk)
ATT - bus (33 min walk)