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UNESCO Sites in Ivory Coast

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Côte d’Ivoire UNESCO Sites
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Côte d’Ivoire UNESCO has registered 5 sites on the World Heritage list and 2 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Côte d’Ivoire and the corresponding map.

Côte d’Ivoire UNESCO list

  1. Mosquées de style soudanais du Nord ivoirien
  2. Ville historique de Grand-Bassam
  3. Parc national de la Comoé
  4. Parc national de Taï
  5. Réserve naturelle intégrale du mont Nimba

Côte d’Ivoire UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Côte d’Ivoire.

Description

  1. Mosquées de style soudanais du Nord ivoirien refers to a group of earthen mosques located in the northern region of Côte d’Ivoire. These mosques are notable for their distinctive Sudano-Sahelian architectural style and have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  2. Ville Historique de Grand-Bassam is a coastal town in southern Côte d’Ivoire that served as the capital of the French colony from 1893 until 1900. The town is home to several historic buildings and landmarks that reflect the country’s colonial past, including the colonial governor’s palace, the first Catholic church in the country, and a colonial-era lighthouse. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. Parc National de la Comoé is a national park in northeastern Côte d’Ivoire. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, including several endangered species such as elephants, lions, and chimpanzees. It has been recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is a popular destination for ecotourism.
  4. Parc National de Taï is a national park located in southwestern Côte d’Ivoire. The park is known for its tropical rainforest and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of monkeys and rare birds. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  5. Réserve naturelle intégrale du mont Nimba is a natural reserve located in the border region between Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia. The reserve has a unique ecosystem of montane forests, grasslands, and savannas, and several rare and endangered species such as the viviparous toad and the Nimba otter shrew. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Côte d’Ivoire have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

  1. Parc national des Iles Ehotilé
  2. Parc archéologique d’Ahouakro