Sanctuaire marial d'Abidjan, Modern cathedral in Attécoubé district, Côte d'Ivoire
The Marian Shrine of Abidjan features a 53-meter conical bell tower with reinforced concrete and blue-painted helical roofs for natural ventilation.
Cardinal Bernard Yago initiated the construction in 1985, receiving financial support from President Félix Houphouët-Boigny and completing the project in 1987.
The sanctuary displays artworks by Paul Siaka Coulibaly, including sculptures of the Virgin Mary represented as an Ivorian woman and scenes of Calvary.
The cathedral accommodates 800 people in its main church area, offering regular services and maintaining open access for visitors throughout the day.
At the tower summit, a 6-meter stained glass window depicts the Virgin Mary in Assumption, while an 11-meter statue stands outside the building.
Location: Abidjan
Architects: Aldo Spirito
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 5.35744,-4.03918
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:59
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