Top Sights in Accra
Explore the historical foundation of Ghana’s capital through its most significant landmarks. This selection includes the National Museum, the country’s oldest institution, and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, a memorial to Ghana's first president. The list also features 17th-century colonial structures like Osu Castle, formerly a Danish stronghold, alongside Ussher Fort and James Fort, built by the Dutch and British respectively. Additionally, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center preserves the legacy of the prominent Pan-Africanist scholar who spent his final years in the city.
A National Museum
The National Museum of Ghana is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of…
B Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park is located in downtown Accra, the capital of Ghana.
C W.E.B Du Bois Center
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist.
D Osu Castle
Osu Castle is a castle located in Osu, Ghana on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Africa.
E Ussher Fort
Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crèvecœur, and is two days' march from Elmina and to the…
F James Fort
Fort James is a fort located in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and…
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