Lolan

Lolan has been the seat of the Lawson dynasty since 1821. Located in the heart of Aneho, this royal quarter is a witness to the city's diplomatic and commercial rise. It was here that major negotiations with European powers took place.

The Lolan palace is not just a monument; it is a living institution. Under its soberly elegant colonnades, traditional justice is still rendered according to Guin customs. Lolan's walls still echo with the stories of the "Grand Book," recording the maritime exchanges that made Little Popo's fortune.

The Lolan palace houses the Lawson family archives, including the Grand Book tracing a century of maritime trade and diplomatic correspondence. A visit to the palace is possible upon request to the royal family, who continue to reside there and hold traditional audiences. The palace facades, restored in the 2000s, are a remarkable example of Afro-Brazilian architecture adapted to the coastal climate.

Today, Lolan is a residential neighborhood blending old houses and modern constructions. The Lawson palace remains the symbolic center. Dynasty descendants still live there and continue to hold traditional audiences. The neighborhood also houses several schools and the Lolan market, smaller than the central market but renowned for its fabrics.