Place

Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

Culture / history

Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro Autonomous District, Côte d’Ivoire

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

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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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