Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

Lacs Region · Côte d'Ivoire

Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Côte d'Ivoire
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Best time to go
November to March, during the dry season
Budget
$
Accessibility
wheelchair-accessible
Coordinates
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Rising from the plains of Yamoussoukro, this basilica modelled on St Peter's in Rome ranks among the largest churches in the world. Its 7,000 square metres of French stained glass and colossal dome make a surreal contrast with the quiet capital around it.

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