Major Tourist Attractions In Abidjan

Abidjan, the former capital and largest city of Cote d’Ivoire, with its skyscrapers and smooth roads is a glossy little slice of Manhattan in the heart of West Africa.

The city’s life revolves around the Plâteau, the central commercial district, while the district of Treichville across the lagoon is home to some very happening nightlife, although the rise of crime in recent years has dampened party-going spirits considerably.  

Treichville is home to numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs, a vibrant central market and a very good museum, the Ifon Museum. The suburb of Marcory is the best place to savour some finger-licking street food. St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated by the Pope in 1985, is worth examining in some detail, especially for the view from its tower. The Parc du Banco, a rainforest reserve is located on the northwestern edge of town. Nearby is Africa's largest outdoor launderette where hundreds of fanicos (washermen) wash thousands of clothes in a stream.