Must-see attractions in Abidjan

  • Galerie Cécile Fakhoury

    Abidjan

    An absolute trove of African contemporary art, this cubical, 600-sq-metre gallery features the best of the continent's artists, from sculpture and…

  • Hôtel Ivoire

    Abidjan

    Every middle-class Abidjani holds a dear memory of Hôtel Ivoire. Built in 1963 by Israeli architect Moshe Mayer, it was the place in town to go ice…

  • La Pyramide

    Abidjan

    Some of the buildings of Le Plateau are as breathtaking up close as from a distance. La Pyramide, designed by the Italian architect Rinaldo Olivieri and…

  • Parc du Banco

    Abidjan

    On the northwest edge of town is the cool and shaded Parc du Banco rainforest reserve. It has pleasant walking trails, majestic trees and a lake, but you…

  • The remarkable Cathedrale St-Paul, whose huge tower represents St Paul with outstretched arms.

    Cathedrale St Paul

    Abidjan

    Designed by Italian architect Aldo Spiritom, the Cathedrale St Paul is a bold and innovative modern cathedral. The stained glass is as warm and rich as…

  • Marché de Cocody

    Abidjan

    The super lively Marché de Cocody is a labyrinth of stalls that offer every type of souvenir you can possibly imagine, including wooden sculptures and…

  • Musée National

    Abidjan

    The national museum houses a dusty but interesting collection of traditional art and craftwork, including wooden statues and masks, pottery, ivory and…