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Yamoussoukro

Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro Autonomous District, Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire’s political capital is defined by monumental civic and religious architecture. Its strongest visitor story connects state-building, peace institutions and national memory.

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Abidjan to Yamoussoukro

A daylight inland road journey from the economic capital to the political capital’s two strongest institution-led Places.

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Yamoussoukro to Man

A westbound transfer into Côte d’Ivoire’s mountain country, followed by separate local outings from Man.

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Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

A monumental Catholic basilica whose dome, colonnades and ceremonial setting define part of Yamoussoukro’s built landscape.

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research

A Yamoussoukro institution dedicated to peace research, dialogue, archives and education, housed in a purpose-built complex.

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