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.
The historic district is also not empty. Here, one can see fishermen on the bank of the river. On the streets are local residents hurrying on their business. In the old town there are several museums and cultural objects, where one can learn the culture and the traditions of the locals. Unfortunately, most of the buildings of the Old Town are now very dilapidated and neglected. The historical district of Grand-Bassam was recently included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Only a part of the roads and units of unique buildings have been restored.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Capital Voyages' is located in 33 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Station service Shell' in 0.75 km
Supermarket: 'Bon Prix' in 0.84 km
Parking: 'Eglise Évangélique des Assemblées de Dieu de Koumassi centre' in 26 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Quartier France' in 0.55 km
Police station: 'Police Station' in 0.97 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Maquis La Plage' in 0.33 km
Railway station: 'Train Station' in 33 km