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St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan

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Must see · Church · Landmark
Admire the futuristic architecture and large stained glass windows of St. Paul's Cathedral, reputedly the second largest church in Africa. Situated on one of the higher vantage points in the area, the cathedral's tower offers great views of the city. Visited twice by Pope John Paul II, the cathedral conducts services in English, among other languages. Put St. Paul's Cathedral at the forefront of your travel plans using our Abidjan trip planner.
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  • By Munyamakota
    Visited the cathedral. It's an imposing structure that looks unbalanced except for some steel like rope at the top of the building. Was a hive of activity on the day of the visit. Tents and chairs in....  more »
  • By 405robertw405
    Cathedral is definitely worth visiting for the architecture alone. If you're lucky, there might be activities on the grounds which are considerably to the pleasure of the visit  more »
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  • By Erneste désiré Dègnimabou Kinhoun
    Wonderful place to visit before leaving Ivory Coast
  • By Jv Lite
    Signage could be optimized for a better experience and not having to ask ur way all the time. Long walk to the washrooms. Be prepared. Lol
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