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Entrance to Fort Christiansborg
5 min
17,138
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Christiansborg Castle

Built by the Danish as Christianborg Castle in the 1660s, Osu Castle has since then been passed on to many different owners. The castle was used for the trade of slaves and gold but was abandoned after the abolition of slave trading in 1803. In 1902 Christiansborg Castle became the seat of government and serves as the office of Ghana's President.

Ghana Museum and Monuments Board 12 Sep 2026 Greater Accra, Accra Read
The entrance to the Fort
6 min
2,439
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James Fort

Step into the history of James Fort, a landmark in Accra’s Jamestown district that reflects Ghana’s heritage and resilience. This coastal fort enriches the tourism ecosystem by connecting visitors to culture, community, and the nation’s past.

Marcel van Bussel 20 Dec 2025 Greater Accra, Accra Read
Ejisu Bebease Shrine
8 min
15,611
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Asante Traditional Buildings

Asante Traditional Buildings - a collection of unique traditional buildings and Ghana's most sacred spaces. 13 Asante Traditional Buildings that survived colonial destruction and continue serving spiritual communities today. Only one welcomes visitors.

Edite Strautmane 01 Sep 2025 Read
Salaga Slave wells and baths
10 min
6,689
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Salaga Slave Market and Heritage Site

An 18th-century slave market located in the Savannah Region of Ghana, played a pivotal role during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. It served as a crucial market where enslaved Africans were transported to the coast for export.

Jane van Bussel 29 Jul 2024 Northern, Salaga Read
Larabanga mosque 2016
10 min
20,292
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Larabanga Mosque

Explore the beauty and mystique of Larabanga Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Ghana. Built in the 15th century, this mud and stick Sudanese style mosque has a rich history and remains a sacred site to this day.

Jane van Bussel 16 May 2023 Savannah, Larabanga Read
Elmina Castle on Ghana's coastline, a symbol of the harrowing past and the resilience of a nation
8 min
21,049
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Elmina Castle or St. George Castle

Dive into the captivating history of Elmina Castle, a prominent symbol of Ghana's past. Uncover its dark secrets as a center for the transatlantic slave trade, and marvel at its role in shaping the nation's resilience. From the heartbreaking stories of those who suffered within its walls to the castle's eventual transformation into a beacon of hope, experience the triumph and tragedy that defines Elmina Castle's enduring legacy.

Edite Strautmane 09 May 2023 Central, Elmina Read
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Little town of Senya Beraku
5 min
6,172
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Fort Good Hope

Explore Ghana's rich history and heritage at Fort Good Hope, a historic fort that was once used for trade and the transatlantic slave trade. Today, the fort has been restored and is open to visitors, offering guided tours in its rooms and dungeons. Show your support for Ghana's cultural preservation efforts and visit Fort Good Hope.

Desmond Dorvlo 20 Apr 2023 Western, Senya Beraku Read
Fort Batenstein
6 min
5,859
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Fort Batenstein

Standing tall on a hilltop in Butre village in Western Ghana, Fort Batenstein offers a mesmerising view of the Atlantic coastline. But it was much more than the spectacular panorama and the paradisiacal beauty of the surroundings that urged Dutch settlers to build this small trading fort in 1656 in this area - GOLD.

Edite Strautmane 14 Mar 2020 Western, Butre Read
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