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DR Congo
Congo Basin
Gbadolite
Palais des Bambous

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Palais des Bambous

Gbadolite, DR Congo

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Mobutu's former personal sanctuary; complete with massive dining halls, marble floors and swimming pools. Locals will show you around for a fee.

Map of Palais des Bambous

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Gbadolite" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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GPS coordinates: 4.28929, 21.01990

Details as listed in the travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.Listing last checked March 29, 2015

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