Ghana has many places to visit from historic attractions to see, from the usual landmarks of Independence Square to the beaches. We wanted to share with you 20 places that are worth visiting within Ghana and tell you about what you can see and so once you there. These we feel are probably the must see and iconic sights and attractions that are well worth it and shouldn’t be missed.
Why are historic sites and museums of Ghana important?
The historic sites and museums of Ghana offer unique glimpses into how Ghana become the country it is today. These sites and museums allow visitor to see and in some places immerse themselves into a by gone period in time when the pursuit of natural resources, land and at times people were traded or exchanged. Visitors can learn about all the parties involved from Ghanaian tribes, rulers and their battles and sometimes agreements with the Dutch, British, Spanish and Portuguese. And how these exchanges impacted the way black people are seen outside Africa to this day.
5 Historic site and museums in Ghana to visit
Fort Saint Anthony, also known as Santo Antonio, is a historic fort located in Axim, a coastal town in the Western Region of Ghana. It was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and served as a trading post for gold, ivory, and slaves. A brief history of Fort…
Fort Batenstein is a historical fort located in Butri, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. The fort was originally built by the Dutch in the 17th century as a trading post for gold and other valuable commodities. Brief history of Fort Batenstein and why it was built During…
Fort Metal Cross is a historical fort located in Dixcove, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. The fort was built by the British in the 18th century as a trading post for gold and other valuable commodities. A brief history of Fort Metal Cross and why it was…
Cape Coast Castle is one of about forty slave castles or large commercial forts built on the Gold Coast of West Africa (now Ghana) by European traders. It was originally a Portuguese feitoria or trading post. About Cape Coast Castle in Ghana Established in 1555. However, in 1653 the Swedish…
Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de Sao Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine Castle), also known as Castelo da Mina or simply Mina (or Feitoria da Mina) in present-day Elmina. Most visitors to Ghana tour Elmina Castle, because of its history as…
National Parks, Wildlife and nature in Ghana and where to find them?
Ghana has 7 national parks and around 21 conservation sites and in terms of size is equal to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, while Ghana is approximately 238,533 sq km, making Ghana 97.92% the size of United Kingdom (Source: https://www.mylifeelsewhere.com/). However, Ghana has half the population of the UK with around 33 million people. Meaning that there are vast stretches and places with natural beauty and amazement which are untouched by man which are worth seeing.
7 areas of natural beauty to experience in Ghana
The Bia National Park covers a total area of 305.62km² and is located in the Western Region of Ghana and it is the only the Biosphere Reserve in the country. The park has Sixty-two species of mammals which include 10 primates amongst which are the Black and White Colobus, the…
Umbrella Rock is a natural rock formation which has to be seen to be believed. From pictures its hard to see how this natural rock formation is able to stand up but be assured its very stable. As the name implies the look of the rock resembles an Umbrella with…
Where is the Gambaga Escarpment in Ghana? Gambaga Escarpment also called Gambaga Scarp, is line of cliffs along the Volta River basin, northeastern Ghana, western Africa. that stretch for nearly 100km from Walewale to the Ghana-Togo border at Tusugu. The Escarpment forms the elevated northern boundary of the Volta River…
Paga Crocodile Pond also known as Zenga Crocodile Pond is inhabited by West African crocodiles and considered to be the friendliest crocodiles in the world as tourists are able to pet the reptiles. However, if you are planning on doing this please take direction from the guide. The crocodiles are friendly…
Kids and adults alike love to use the word big to express something that is not the usual size. Well The Big Tree is no exception, this tree names The Big Tree is located in Akim Oda and is must-see to believe just looking at pictures or even videos only…
If you ever wondered what happens to an impact crater when it fills with water then Lake Bosomtwe is a clear example. This is apparently the only natural lake in Ghana and it is impressive to just get to. Many people find Lake Bosomtwe if they are visiting one of the…
If you want to experience the savannah of Ghana with safari with all its wildlife with wild elephants then Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge. The park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana. Mole National Park is the largest and most prestigious protected area in Ghana,…
Iconic tourist attractions and sites to see in Ghana
You can not come to Ghana without seeing these iconic tourist sites, these sites are what you see on everyone’s Instagram feed or Facebook status. So why should you miss out!. The thing with all these places is that however many times you visit Ghana its always good to get that selfie or group picture at these iconic landmarks.
8 Iconic sites and attractions to see in Ghana
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and memorial park is located in downtown Accra. The park was built to honour Kwame Nkrumah (1909 – 27 April 1972) who led Ghana to independence…
The Asante Kingdom was one of the richest and most powerful states on the African continent. Today, one of the few vestiges of this once flourishing kingdom are ten traditional…
This is a place that everyone needs to get their picture taken when in Accra. If you are traveling down from Waa for a few days of flying in from…
Golden Jubilee House, or Jubilee House, is the presidential palace in Accra that serves as a residence and office to the President of Ghana. This as am impressive and building…
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River…
So many people would have heard of the “Sword in the Stone” the disney film. But in Ghana there is a real sword in the stone located in the Kumasi.…
The people of Kumasi are very proud to have the Manhyia Palace located in their city and region. This Palace sits on the site of the former capital of the…
The Larabanga Mosque is shrouded in many stories and legends. As the legend goes, Ayuba, a Moorish trader, who was traveling across the Sahara in 1421 spent the night in…
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Nana Asante Igdam (aka Nana AI) is a prolific writer and editor who exists to write engaging and informative content. Their output is enhanced by using several large language models that reference the viewGhana database
