St. Paul's Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Plateau district, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The cathedral features a tall concrete structure shaped like a human figure on a hill, offering views over the Bay of Cocody in Abidjan.
Pope John Paul II consecrated the first stone in 1980 and dedicated the completed cathedral during his second visit to Côte d'Ivoire in 1985.
The fourteen terracotta ceramic panels inside the cathedral present the story of Christ while incorporating elements of Ivorian ethnic perspectives.
The cathedral spans 4,300 square meters and contains 3,500 seats plus standing room, accommodating up to 5,000 people for religious services.
During the 2010-2011 Ivorian crisis, the cathedral provided shelter to 1,800 people who needed protection from surrounding violence.
Location: Abidjan
Inception: 1985
Architects: Aldo Spirito
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Address: 8XMH+5X7, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Abidjan Abidjan
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 06:30-19:00; Samedi 06:30-19:30; Dimanche 11:00-18:00
Phone: +2252720212026
GPS coordinates: 5.33291,-4.02008
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:34
The religious buildings, natural sites, museums and historical landmarks in Ivory Coast include the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, rainforests of Banco and Taï national parks, and colonial buildings in Grand-Bassam. Abidjan contains Saint Paul's Cathedral, museums displaying Ivorian civilizations, and the central business district of Le Plateau. Natural attractions extend to Mount Tonkoui's trails, the Man Waterfalls, and multiple national parks protecting African wildlife.
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