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Ducor Intercontinental Hotel, Former luxury hotel on Ducor Hill, Monrovia, Liberia

The Ducor Intercontinental Hotel is an eight-story structure positioned at Monrovia's highest point, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Saint Paul River. During its operational years, the building contained 106 rooms, multiple restaurants, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and conference facilities.

The building opened in 1966 as a premier hospitality project in West Africa and served as a center of international significance. Operations ceased in 1989 when the First Liberian Civil War forced its closure.

The hotel served as a gathering place for world leaders and diplomatic delegations during its heyday. Its lavish public spaces reflected this role as a center of international importance.

The building sits atop Ducor Hill and is visible from across the city, though visitor access may be limited. It's helpful to check with local guides or authorities about current conditions and any safety considerations before attempting to visit.

The public spaces featured striking black and white marble complemented by murals, mosaics, and sculptures from both Liberian and international artists. These artistic touches made the building a rare example of modernist design for its era in the region.

Location: Greater Monrovia

Address: 85CP+4MM, Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia

GPS coordinates: 6.32030,-10.81310

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:01

Main Tourist Sites in Liberia

Liberia sits on the West African coast, a country of dense rainforests, old mountains, and places that tell the story of its particular past. Visitors find national parks like Sapo and Gola, where chimpanzees and rare birds live in forests largely untouched by roads. Mount Wuteve and the Nimba Mountains offer walks through green landscapes, while waterfalls like Kpatawee drop into the forest shade. Along the coast, beaches like Ce Ce Beach and the surfer town of Robertsport with its old Cape Mount Lighthouse draw people looking for waves and quiet. Lakes such as Lake Piso and Blue Lake show the country's calmer side. In the capital Monrovia, Providence Island and the National Museum recall the founding of Liberia by freed slaves from America. The crumbling Ducor Hotel rises above the city, a reminder of boom and decline. Religious buildings like the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Central Mosque of Matadi reflect the mix of faiths in the country. Markets like Waterside buzz with trade and conversation, while art studios like Nyamee show local creativity at work.

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