The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (French: Basilique Notre-Dame de la Paix, pronounced [bazilik nɔtʁə dam də la pɛ]) is a Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).

2019年6月26日 · Find out about Ivory Coast landmark the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro. Includes info about the building's history and how to visit.

2020年11月18日 · The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a strikingly traditional design with a dome that recalls St. Peter’s (although taller), and the whole richly ornamented edifice looks like a monument to Europe’s Tridentine faith, although it was dedicated only in 1990.

On Monday, 10 September 1990, at 08.30, the Pope consecrated the new Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Peace. It is a sanctuary, a place of prayer, recollection, pilgrimage and radiance of the message of Peace: Guard forever the Human Family in Peace, O Our Lady of Peace “.

2014年6月8日 · The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the architectural centerpiece of Yamoussoukro. However, although Yamoussoukro is the national capital, it is still in most respects the Ivory Coast’s second city after Abidjan.

2011年8月11日 · In a country known best for civil war and political unrest, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace emerges tranquilly from the barren landscape surrounding the church on all sides.

2023年11月30日 · Crafted by renowned architect Pierre Fakhoury, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stands as a modern architectural masterpiece. Drawing inspiration from the Basilica of St. Peter, it features a colossal dome and a colonnade, exuding a distinctly Roman aesthetic.

Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a work of art in the small town of Yamoussoukro. Built with the finest marble from Italy and Portugal, this masterpiece of architecture is considered by many people, not only the largest but also the most beautiful basilica in the world.

2024年11月20日 · The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro represents the intersection of faith, politics, and architecture. Its imposing presence on the Ivory Coast's landscape has made it a symbol of national pride, drawing both visitors and pilgrims.

Incongruously situated in the West African bush, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (French: Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro) in Yamoussoukro is the largest church in the world. The Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) is only 20-30% Christian, with the remainder adhering to indigenous animist religions (25-40%) and Islam (35-40%).