Gbadolite Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Congo (RDC)
About Gbadolite
NicknamedVersailles of the Jungleduring the era of Mobutu Sese Seko (1965-1997), Gbadolite was showered with investments and luxury while most other parts of then-Zaire languished. With lavish palaces, an international airport made to accommodate Concorde flights and even an underground nuclear bunker, Gbadolite became the ultimate symbol of thekleptocracyof Mobutu's rule. Ransacked during the civil war following the ousting of Mobutu in 1997, most facilities in Gbadolite are now either ruined or in disrepair. However, for the intrepid traveler it is possible to catch a glimpse of faded luxury. Unlike the rest of Congo, which celebrated the fall of Mobutu, locals tend to have a positive view of his legacy. With the town having experienced a massive downturn, and in light of it being his ho
Top Attractions in Gbadolite
Explore the best things to see and do in Gbadolite:
- ★Palais des Bambous
- ★Saint Joseph Ouvrier Church
Where to Stay in Gbadolite
- 🏨Motel Nzekele
Gbadolite Travel Guide Sections
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