When in Ghana it is recommended that you take some time out to visit one of the many forts and castles that are dotted along the coastline. They are steeped in history from the colonial period when Europeans settled on the coast to trade in minerals and in people. These forts tell the history and the battles fought by the Ashanti Empire against the British, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish who were all at war with each through the 16th and 17th centuries.
How many forts and castles are there to see in Ghana?
There were over 30 forts and Castles that were built during the 17th and 17th Centuries period. The ones that are still standing and offer an insight into these times are listed below.
Have a read and check out the locations of the 10 must see forts and castles in Ghana with their opening times and what to expect.
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The 10 must see forts and castles in Ghana
Osu Castle, Accra
Osu Castle, Accra, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Accra, Ghana
Osu Castle, also known as Christiansborg Castle, or “The Castle is a historic building located…
Ussher Fort and Museum
Ussher Fort and Museum, 33 Prof.Atta Mills High St, Greater Accra Region, Accra, Ghana
The Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch…
Fort James
Fort James, 4131 Tetteh Kpeshie Rd, Greater Accra Region, Accra, Ghana
Fort James is located in Accra, Ghana and was built by the British as a…
Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle, Elmina, Central Region, Cape Coast, Ghana
Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de Sao Jorge da…
Fort St. Jago in Elmina Ghana
Fort St. Jago in Elmina Ghana, 15 Dutch Cemetery Rd, Elmina, Ghana, Cape Coast, Elmina, Ghana
Fort St. Jago is a historical fort located in the coastal town of Elmina, in…
Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove, Ghana
Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove, Ghana, Dixcove, Western Region, Dixcove, Ghana
Fort Metal Cross is a historical fort located in Dixcove, a town in the Western…
Fort Batenstein in Butri
Fort Batenstein in Butri, Butre, Western Region, Butre, Ghana
Fort Batenstein is a historical fort located in Butri, a town in the Western Region…
Fort Amsterdam in Abandze Ghana
Fort Amsterdam in Abandze Ghana, Abandze, Central Region, Abandze, Ghana
Fort Amsterdam is a historical fort located in Abandze, a coastal town in the Central…
Fort San Sebastian in Shama, Ghana
Fort San Sebastian in Shama, Ghana, Shama, Western Region, Shama, Ghana
Fort San Sebastian in Ghana changed hands several times during its history, with different colonial…
Fort Saint Anthony in Ghana
Fort Saint Anthony in Ghana, Axim, Western Region, Axim, Ghana
Fort Saint Anthony, also known as Santo Antonio, is a historic fort located in Axim,…
Ghana is worth visiting based on these discoveries I have just experienced here. There are so many landmarks to visit. It is a country full of history not only about Ghana but also the whole Subsaharan Africa. I can’t wait visit this pride of Africa with its well- known first president and outstanding pan african leader.