Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan

Name: Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny
Address: le Plateau, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

#14 among attractions in Abidjan

Football, Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

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The Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, nicknamed Le Félicia, is a multi-purpose stadium, which can host football, rugby union and athletics, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It is the national stadium of the Ivory Coast national football team. It is named after the first president of the country, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, and is located in the commune of Le Plateau. The stadium has a capacity of 50,000. It also hosts matches of ASEC Abidjan. It has been the site of several deadly stampedes. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1952 (72 years ago)Capacity: 50 thous.Coordinates: 5°19'41"N, 4°1'7"W

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le PlateauAbidjan Ivory Coast

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Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Paul's Cathedral, Musée Municipal d'Art Contemporain, Culture Palace of Abidjan, Second Abidjan Bridge.

~1950 ftN
Church, Spiritual
St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan
10 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is a remarkable architectural feat and a symbol of spirituality in the bustling city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This modern church, consecrated in 1985, stands as a testament to contemporary religious design and has become a prominent landmark in the...
1.1 miE
City hall
Musée Municipal d'Art Contemporain, Abidjan
28 min walk • The Musée Municipal d'Art Contemporain in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, is a place that combines modernity with the city's cultural diversity. Located in the heart of the metropolis, in the city hall building, the museum is a testament to the dynamic...
1.2 miSE
Entertainment, Museum
Culture Palace of Abidjan, Abidjan
30 min walk • The Culture Palace of Abidjan, also known as Palais de la Culture d'Abidjan, stands as a beacon of artistic and cultural expression in the heart of Ivory Coast's bustling economic capital. This prestigious institution is not only a museum but a multi-disciplinary hub...
1 miSE
Bridge
Second Abidjan Bridge, Abidjan
27 min walk • The Second Abidjan Bridge, also known as the Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, is an emblematic structure that spans the lagoon in the bustling city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This architectural marvel was inaugurated in December 2014, providing a vital link between the...
1.1 miS
Bridge
Houphouët-Boigny Bridge, Abidjan
29 min walk • Spanning the Ébrié Lagoon, the Houphouët-Boigny Bridge serves as a vital artery in the bustling city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Named after the country's first President, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, this essential structure connects the northern and southern halves of...
0.6 miNW
Library
National Library of Ivory Coast, Abidjan
17 min walk • National Library of Ivory Coast is located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It was closed in 2006 because of lack of funding and a new team led by Adjiman Nandoh Chantal has been at work since February 2008 and aims to restore and renew the institution.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Musée des Civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan
14 min walk • The Musée des Civilisations de Côte d'Ivoire is a museum located in Ivory Coast. It is located in Plateau, Abidjan.
~1310 ftSW
Universities and schools
Higher Institute of Technology of Ivory Coast, Abidjan
7 min walk • The Higher Institute of Technology of Ivory Coast is a private institution of higher education and research whose headquarters is in the district of Plateau in Abidjan, the economic capital of Ivory Coast.
1 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Municipal d'Abidjan, Abidjan
25 min walk • Stade Municipal d'Abidjan is a multi-use stadium in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Stade d'Abidjan of the Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division, the Ivorian top division. The stadium has a capacity of 1,100 spectators.

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Which popular attractions are close to Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny?

Nearby attractions include Higher Institute of Technology of Ivory Coast, Abidjan (7 min walk), St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan (10 min walk), Musée des Civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan (14 min walk), National Library of Ivory Coast, Abidjan (17 min walk).

How to get to Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny:

Bus

À la Station • Lines: gbaka (4 min walk)
Cité Financière Plateau • Lines: 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 12, 14, 19, 201, 203, 205, 210, 211, 22, 26, 29, 708, 773, 91 (5 min walk)

Train

Plateau (11 min walk)
Gare du Plateau (11 min walk)

Ferry

Gare lagunaire Aqualines du Plateau • Lines: bateau-bus (23 min walk)
Gare Lagunaire Plateau STL • Lines: 900, 901 (25 min walk)