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.