Vridi Canal, Yopougon

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The Vridi Canal, or Canal de Vridi, is a navigable canal in Ivory Coast, connecting the port of Abidjan to the Atlantic Ocean. It was constructed in 1950 and takes its name from the village of Vridi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 5°14'53"N, 4°0'11"W

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Yopougon Ivory Coast

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Vridi Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Culture Palace of Abidjan, Piscine d’État de Treichville, Second Abidjan Bridge, Houphouët-Boigny Bridge.

4.5 miN
Entertainment, Museum
Culture Palace of Abidjan, Abidjan
115 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...
4.2 miN
5°18'30"N • 4°0'4"W
Piscine d’État de Treichville, Abidjan
106 min walk • Watersports, Amusement park, Water park
4.7 miN
Bridge
Second Abidjan Bridge, Abidjan
120 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...
4.5 miN
Bridge
Houphouët-Boigny Bridge, Abidjan
116 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...
4.6 miN
Bridge
Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, Abidjan
119 min walk • Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, also known as the HKB Bridge or Third Bridge, is a road bridge and expressway linking the north and south of Abidjan. The 1.5 km viaduct crosses the Ébrié Lagoon connecting the districts of Cocody and Marcory.
3.8 miNE
City hall
Mairie de Koumassi, Abidjan
96 min walk • Koumassi is a suburb of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It is one of the 10 urban communes of the city. Koumassi is one of four communes of Abidjan that are entirely south of Ébrié Lagoon, the others being Treichville, Marcory, and Port-Bouët.
5.6 miN
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
144 min walk • 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.
3.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Marcory Zone 4, Yopougon
87 min walk • Zone 4 is one of four zones of Marcory, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It is known for its Red Light District located in Bietry. A popular venue for expatriates, Bietry is the major landmark for Western-style food and nightlife in Abidjan.
4 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Robert Champroux, Abidjan
102 min walk • Stade Robert Champroux is a multi-use stadium in Marcory, in a suburb of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan, Stade d'Abidjan and Stella Club d'Adjamé. The stadium holds 10,000 people.
3.4 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Palais des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan
88 min walk • Palais des Sports de Treichville is an indoor sporting arena located in Treichville, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The capacity of the arena is 3,500 people.
5.5 miN
Universities and schools
Higher Institute of Technology of Ivory Coast, Abidjan
140 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.