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Armed Forces Museum

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The Armed Forces Museum in Kumasi, provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the military history and heritage of the Ghana, established in 1953. Even though the Ghanaian military has not waged war on any country the military has been successful as peacemakers supporting other African countries in times of conflict. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Read more…
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National Museum of Ghana

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Located in Accra on 2 Barnes Road, Adabraka, The National Museum of Ghana is the largest and probably one of the oldest and most established museums in Ghana, established in 1957. Here you can find a rich collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history, culture, and heritage of Ghana. Its a good place to start if you are Read more…
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum

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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 from Britain in 1957 and served as its first prime minister and president. At this location you can find a restaurant, a gift shop a library and buildings housing personal Read more…
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Fort Saint Anthony in Ghana

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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 Saint Anthony also referred to as Fort Santo Antonio The Read more…
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Osu Castle, Accra

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Osu Castle, also known as Christiansborg Castle, or “The Castle is a historic building located in Osu, a neighborhood in Accra, Ghana. The castle has served as the residence of the President of Ghana since 2013 and only specific areas are open to the public for guided tours and visits. However, visitors can tour the nearby Osu Cemetery, which has Read more…
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Fort Batenstein in Butri

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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 the colonial era, the fort changed hands several times, with Read more…
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Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove, Ghana

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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 built The fort was named after a large metal cross Read more…
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Fort Amsterdam in Abandze Ghana

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Fort Amsterdam is a historical fort located in Abandze, a coastal town in the Central 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.A brief history of Fort Amsterdam and why it was builtDuring the colonial era, the fort changed hands several times, with Read more…
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Fort San Sebastian in Shama, Ghana

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Fort San Sebastian in Ghana changed hands several times during its history, with different colonial powers occupying it at different times. However, it’s difficult to say which group occupied it the most, as there were several periods of occupation and the length of each occupation varied. Fort San Sebastian (São Sebastião) located in Shama, Ghana, is the third oldest fortification Read more…
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Fort St. Jago in Elmina Ghana

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Fort St. Jago is a historical fort located in the coastal town of Elmina, in the Central Region of Ghana. It is situated on a hill overlooking the town and the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes referred to as  as Coenraadsburg Brief history of Fort St. Jago when it was built and its purpose The fort was built by the Portuguese in Read more…
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W.E.B Du Bois Centre

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The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra, Ghana is a research and cultural center dedicated to the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois, an African-American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist who spent the last years of his life in Ghana as a citizen. What you will find in the The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre The center is located in a Read more…
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Cape Coast Castle

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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 Africa Company constructed a timber fort there. It originally was Read more…
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Wesley Methodist Cathedral (Kumasi)

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Wesley Methodist Cathedral is an attraction worth taking a picture off and just seeing when in Kumasi. Its one of the oldest churches in Kumasi with a very picturesque building. This is a working church with regular services taking place. If you are going inside to worship take a look the brilliant dark mahogany balconies seats which add to the Read more…
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Holy Trinity Cathedral

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Designed like a sturdy fortress-like structure with its rectangular bell tower. Located in the hearth of Accra’s business district, the cathedral offers some tranquillity from the city bustle. Built in 1894 this Anglican Church is functional church in Accra however, the red brick structure is similar to the style of Churches usually found in England and was built by the Read more…
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Ashanti Traditional Buildings

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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 shrines believed to have been built in the nineteenth century. Scattered in villages to the north and northeast of Kumasi in central Ghana, these earthen buildings demonstrate some of the Read more…
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Independence Square/Black Star Square

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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 Europe when in Accra you can not leave without at least getting a picture in Black Star Square. The Square was built to celebrate the independence of Ghana so here Read more…
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Golden Jubilee House

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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 as it really catches your eye as you drive past. Set in its own grounds it looks very futuristic like a space shuttle port all that is missing is the Read more…
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The Akosombo Dam

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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 Authority. Which is powered by the worlds largest man made lake, Lake Volta. The dam waswas conceived in 1915 but was built in 1965 as part of manu project the Read more…
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Okomfo Anokye Sword Site 

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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 story of this sword in the stone is that Situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, is the Komfo Anokye Sword Site which is seminal Read more…
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The Manhyia Palace

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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 Ashanti Kingdom. The Palace is a museum and used to be the  residence of the Asantehene of Asanteman,  The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as Read more…