architecture, sacred sites, and natural beauty, including a historic Catholic mission, the royal palace, and various shrines honoring Vodun deities. As both an important pilgrimage site for followers of indigenous religions and a place where ancient customs are actively maintained, along with being a center for Christian faith, Togoville beautifully demonstrates how Christianity and Vodun beliefs coexist.
So, do you know the way to Lomé now? This remarkable capital offers something increasingly rare: authentic life that pulses with energy. Whether you’ re bargaining with descendants of the legendary Nana Benz, witnessing sacred rituals at Akodessewa, or gliding across Lake Togo toward Togoville’ s shores, tradition here isn’ t kept behind glass— it thrives in the streets, flows through the markets, and whispers from the waters. For travelers ready to explore beyond the familiar, Togo’ s cultural heart beats with a rhythm all its own, waiting to welcome those bold enough to find their way.
Fishing Boat
Credit: AAndrew Moore
GETTING THERE
Ethiopian Airlines offers nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport( IAD) to Lomé, Togo’ s Lomé – Tokoin International Airport, also known as Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport( LFW), between two to four times a week.
African Textiles in Lomé
Credit: Africanway
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