La PyramideAbout La Pyramide
La Pyramide stands in the Plateau area, Abidjan’s main business district, and is one of the better known buildings in the city skyline. It was designed by Italian architect Rinaldo Olivieri.
Construction started in 1968 and the building was completed in 1973. Olivieri’s concept was to capture the activity and layered feel of an African market within an urban, high rise form, which gives the building its memorable, sculptural character.
What to See at La Pyramide
- The building’s stepped, pyramid-like massing, best appreciated from street level with some distance.
- Facade details and the overall modernist style that reflects its late 1960s to early 1970s design.
- Views of La Pyramide within the Plateau cityscape as you walk through the business district.
- Street life around the building in Plateau, which helps make sense of the market-inspired idea behind the design.
Nearby Attractions to La Pyramide
Best Time to Visit La Pyramide
Go in the morning or late afternoon when the light is softer and the streets are active but visibility is good, weekdays in particular give the strongest sense of Plateau’s working-day character.
Weather & Climate near La Pyramide
La Pyramide's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1731 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 23° - 31° | 27° | 21 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.7h |
| February | Excellent | 24° - 31° | 31° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.8h |
| March | Good | 24° - 31° | 32° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 31° | 33° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 274 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 464 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| July | Good | 22° - 27° | 25° | 134 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| August | Very Good | 22° - 26° | 24° | 42 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| September | Very Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 86 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 164 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| November | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| December | Excellent | 24° - 31° | 30° | 67 mm | some cloud | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.7h |
How to Get to La Pyramide
La Pyramide is in Plateau, central Abidjan, an area commonly reached by taxi or ride-hailing from most parts of the city. Ask for “La Pyramide, Plateau”, it is a well known reference point.
If you are already in Plateau, it is easiest to reach on foot as part of a walk between other offices, civic buildings and major streets in the district.
Tips for Visiting La Pyramide
- Visit in daylight for clearer views of the building’s shape and facade.
- Bring a wide angle lens or use a phone’s wide camera, the building is tall and close to the street.
- If you plan to photograph from across the street, take care with traffic and choose a safe place to stop.
- Treat it primarily as an exterior sight unless you have a specific reason or permission to go inside.