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Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire
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Athens, Greece
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84 reviews 84 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Correct, this is the largest church in the world. It's abnormally huge. It lies in the middle of the empty field surrounded by iron bar fence. I guess comparison with The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania is in order, if you know what I mean. What's done is done though, so let's try to enjoy it. Recommended.

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is a must see if you are in Yamoussoukro. This is the most impressive site in the middle of Africa. I was fortunate enough to have enough time and visit and was in awe. Any photos do not do any justice.

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Hyderabad, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2011

The biggest church in the world lives up to the reputation. The place is just breathtaking. The glass paintings are beautiful and are larger than life. The woodwork is also excellent. Most of the guides can speak only French so if you are an English speaker then it is recommended that you request for one at the reception. The gatekeepers... More

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Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012
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Milan, Italy
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37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Saint-Sebastien-sur-Loire, France
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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Memphis, Tennessee
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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Torino
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2011
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