Friday, October 1, 2010

Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix (8)

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This basilica was designed by a Lebanese architect who grew up in Côte d'Ivoire.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.





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This basilica is really extraordinary. My mother is talking to our tour guide.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.






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The basilica is very well maintained.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.






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The dome of the basilica.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.





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Looking down from the walkway that circles the base of the dome. 11,000 can be accomodated if the doors are opened.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.





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Looking over the countryside from the base of the dome.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.




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Looking over the countryside from the base of the dome.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, 2010.

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