The Ivory Coast is an amazing state of great interest to tourists. True, now the country is called differently - Côte d'Ivoire. Its capital is the city of Yamoussoukro.
Seasons
The best time to travel to this country is the dry season, which lasts from late autumn to February. But even summer with its constant rains attracts many travelers, because during this period you can admire the lush vegetation and magnificent nature, which you just want to capture on camera. Most tourists come to Ivory Coast from the beginning of winter until March. Of course, before the trip, they first look for the Ivory Coast on the map.
Celebrations and festivals
The most important official celebration is National Ivory Coast Day, which is celebrated on December 7th. As for Muslims, the month of Ramadan is of great importance for them. On the day it ends, people have fun together at a festival called Eid al-Fitr. There are other colorful celebrations as well. These include the Mask Festival, held in February in the villages of Maine. The same festival takes place in Bouaké at the beginning of spring. And in April, the Fet du celebration is held. Dipri, where you can witness the rite of exorcism of demonic entities from the dwellings of the people inhabiting Gomon. The Ivory Coast is a truly amazing country.
Interesting places
There are many ethnic groups in Côte d'Ivoire, each of which has done a lot for the development of national art. The outstanding traditions of the production of wooden figurines of the Yakub and Baule peoples surprise with their ability to plausibly convey the personal characteristics of a person. Every tourist must see them. Baule wear masks at all kinds of ceremonies. The external data of the person in whose image they are made are transmitted simply amazingly accurately. The Senufo make stylized masks, the most common being the "flame". This is a kind of helmet that includes details of the appearance of an antelope, a warthog, and a hyena. Do not think that these animals were chosen by chance. The fact is that in African animalistic religions they are considered the most respected animals. In addition to masks, many tourists buy huge spoons, made in the shape of a human figure, intended for rice. You should visit the Ivory Coast with enough money in your wallet, because there are so many wonderful souvenirs here!
Yamoussoukro
This city became the capital relatively long ago - in 1983, but people still do not recognize it as the main one in the country. The most interesting architectural monument located here is Notre Dame de la Pax,created in the 60s of the last century. This is a huge Christian temple, built on the model of St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican. On the facade of the church you can see more than thirty wonderful stained-glass windows. This is what a beautiful attraction the Ivory Coast is famous for. The capital of this state is a real magnet for connoisseurs of elegant beauty.
Abidjan
This city is often referred to as "Paris in West Africa". There is a huge number of parks (the most beautiful of them, of course, Le Plato), interesting places, as well as a large handicraft market. Even 500 years ago, Abidjan was an unremarkable provincial town, but its fate changed for the better when a canal called Vridi was opened. He allowed direct access from the lagoon to the sea. Thus, Abidjan became a very important port and rapidly increased in size, and the population soon reached 3,000,000 people.
The city center and a luxurious residential area called Kokordi are notable for many architectural monuments left after the colonialists from France. The most interesting place is the Ivory Hotel, designed in the imperial style. This hotel is the most famous in West Africa. Guests here can indulge in a variety of entertainment: ride on an indoor artificial ice rink, watch movies in a cinema, play in a casino, swim in a pool, visit a bowling alley. Ivory also houses the most prestigious art store in Abidjan. Walking near this hotel, you can see the temple of SaintFloor. It was built by architects from Italy, and by the beauty of its appearance it is comparable to the most famous churches in the world. The consecration of the throne took place in 1985.
Beautiful hosta
Ivory Coast is not only a country, but also a host. This plant has luxurious, wide, light yellow leaf edges, similar to the warm sand on the southern island. This is truly a wonderful host. The middle of the leaves is painted in a bluish-blue color. The plant is relatively unpretentious, grows well. Its leaves are quite dense, slugs are not able to harm them. It is recommended to keep the hosta in a bright room. Look what a beauty! Hosta Ivory Coast is a great choice for beauty lovers.
