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The 10 most see Castles and Forts in Ghana and where to find them
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The 10 most see Castles and Forts in Ghana and where to find them

by Nana Asante Igdam
April 15, 2023
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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
Accra

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…

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Ussher Fort and Museum
Accra

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…

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Fort James
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Accra

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…

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Elmina Castle
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Cape Coast

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…

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Fort St. Jago in Elmina Ghana
Elmina

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…

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Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove, Ghana
Dixcove

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…

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Fort Batenstein in Butri
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Butre

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…

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Fort Amsterdam in Abandze Ghana
Abandze

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…

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Fort San Sebastian in Shama, Ghana
Shama

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…

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Fort Saint Anthony in Ghana
Axim

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,…

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  1. Ousmane
    3 years ago

    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.

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