Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire
From series “The Unesco World Heritage Sites in Africa”
In Côte d'Ivoire you will find an amazing city of Grand-Bassam, which will definitely please those travellers who like historical sites and unique architectural monuments. In the period from 1893 to 1896, this city was a French colonial capital. After the eruption of the yellow fever, Grand-Bassam lost its original importance.
The historical part of the city manage to survive after more than a century. In 2012, Grand-Bassam was recognized as a landmark of the world significance. The streets of Grand-Bassam are as created for slow walks during which you can admire the surviving colonial buildings and planted palm trees. At present the territory of the city Grand-Bassam is divided into two parts – the Old Town and the New Town. They are connected to each other by the bridge, which extends across the river. The majority of the locals live in the New Town.
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