Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire · Africa
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Dougounoukouadiokro is a town located in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. With a population of 2,383, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Dougounoukouadiokro sits in Côte d'Ivoire. It's in the Africa/Abidjan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dougounoukouadiokro to your route.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (French: Basilique Notre-Dame de la Paix, pronounced [bazilik nɔtʁə dam də la pɛ]) is a Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital of Ivory Coast. Guinness World Records lists it as the largest church in the world, havingRead more
surpassed the previous record holder, Saint Peter's Basilica, upon completion. It has an area of 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft) and is 158 metres (518 ft) tall. However, it also includes a rectory and a villa (counted in the overall area), which are not strictly part of the church. It can accommodate 18,000 worshippers, compared to 60,000 for St. Peter's.
The basilica was constructed between 1985 and 1989 with different cost estimates given by various groups. Some stated that it cost US$175 million, US$300 million, or as high as US$600 million. The designs of the dome and encircled plaza were inspired by the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City, although it is not an outright replica. The cornerstone was laid on 10 August 1985, and it was consecrated on 10 September 1990 by Pope John Paul II, who had just formally accepted the basilica as a gift from Félix Houphouët-Boigny on behalf of the Catholic Church. The basilica is administered by Polish Pallottines at a cost of US$1.5 million annually.
The basilica is not to be confused with a cathedral. Our Lady of Peace is located in the Diocese of Yamoussoukro; the Cathedral of Saint Augustine—less than 3 km (2 mi) away—is smaller in size than the basilica but the principal place of worship and seat of the bishop of the diocese.
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Dougounoukouadiokro is located in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa. The coordinates are 6.8338 latitude, -5.3459 longitude.
Dougounoukouadiokro has a population of approximately 2,383 people, making it a town in Côte d'Ivoire.
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