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- Destinations
- Africa
- Ivory Coast
- Abidjan
- Saint Paul's Cathedral
Saint Paul's Cathedral
Designed by Italian architect Aldo Spirito, and covering a
massive 14,625 square feet (4,500m square), this cathedral is
Africa's second-largest church building and can seat more than
3,500 people. Pope John Paul II inaugurated the cathedral in August
1985. The tower itself is said to be a figure of St Paul, while the
buildings behind the tower represent his robes. The interior of the
cathedral includes a number of beautiful stained-glass tableaux.
The building also offers spectacular views of the city.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Ivory Coast is French but more
than 60 native dialects are spoken.
Money
The official currency is the CFA Franc (XOF), divided into 100
centimes. The CFA Franc is linked to the Euro. New notes were
issued in 2004 and only those issued by the Bank of West African
States (
Banque des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest) are valid
currency. There are a few ATMs in Abidjan but most will accept only
Visa cards. It is unwise to use an ATM that is not guarded. Credit
cards are accepted in the larger hotels and better restaurants.
Most shops require cash. Travellers cheques are accepted in banks,
as well as some tourist orientated hotels and restaurants.