ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ: 04.03.2023
The first
President of Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, appointed his birthplace Yamoussoukro as the new capital of the country in
March 1983. Under his leadership, several major construction projects
were started there, including the construction of a basilica
inspired by the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The
foundation stone was laid on August 10, 1985. After only three years
and three months of construction, the church was completed. The
entire construction project was officially paid for from
Houphouët-Boigny's personal wealth and has since been maintained
by the interest from a Swiss blocked account. After a long wait, the
basilica was consecrated on September 10, 1990 by Pope John Paul II
as part of his visit to Africa in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
doctor. The reason for the delay was the fact that
the Pope made his participation in the ceremony dependent on the
commitment to build a hospital near the church.
However, the implementation of this project did not begin until ten
years later, and a university announced at the same time
was still in the planning phase in 2007. The promised hospital did
not go into operation until January 2015. In 1992, Michael Jackson
was led by Houphouët-Boigny through the church.
The
can still visit the Félix Houphouêt-Boigny Foundation not far away
is worth a visit. Especially for its rooms, including a huge
gallery.
Near the presidential palace, the Lake of the Holy
Crocodiles attracts the most daring to the animals, which weigh
almost a ton. Fans of traditional culture can visit the Adja Swa Museum,
which exhibits typical wooden masks, musical instruments, Baule statues and
African art. Visitors can do their shopping in a rhythmic atmosphere
at the central market.