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Abidjan

Architecture sights in Abidjan

  1. A

    Hôtel Ivoire

    Visiting the colossal Hôtel Ivoire, once West Africa's premier hotel and a small city in itself, was always an odd experience, but the lack of guests these days makes it almost surreal. The complex has 11 tennis courts, swimming pools, a cinema, casino, restaurants, grocery store, nightclub, sauna and bowling alley.

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  2. B

    La Pyramide

    Step back and look up at some of the buildings of Le Plateau; they're as breathtaking up close as from a distance. La Pyramide , designed by the Italian architect Olivieri, was the first daring structure.

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  3. C

    Ministry of Post & Telecommunications

    The shimmering Ministry of Post & Telecommunications, all rounded angles and curves soaring skyward, contrasts with its cuboid, right-angled neighbours.

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