CAPE COAST CASTLE
A remarkable castle in Cape Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site and a ...Read more
SAINT-GEORGES CASTLE
A remarkable castle, the best preserved in Ghana, a site steeped in history ...Read more
STRONG ORANGE
Fort built during the Gold Coast era by the Dutch at Sekondi, a site ...Read more
MONKEY HILL
A natural site where a colony of around fifty monkeys has taken refuge, to ...Read more
FORT SAN ANTHONY
Fort in good condition at Axim, a former colonial trading post, a site ...Read more
ASAFO SANCTUARIES
Read moreMany of these colorful shrines are located in Elmina itself. They are a mixture of symbolic and mythical data. There are several in the streets leading to the new bridge before the castle. The Asafo companies are military groups composed of soldiers who also serve the community. Each shrine is dedicated to an Asafo, who expresses the philosophy of the group or demonstrates its superiority over its rivals. It is customary to leave a tip for the person who watches over the place.
NINETEENTH CENTURY DUTCH CEMETERY
Cemetery erected in 1806 by order of Johannes Petrus Hoogenboom in the ...Read more
Fort Coenraadsburg / FORT SÃO TIAGO DA MINA
Fort built in the 17th century, its towers offer a magnificent view of the ...Read more
FORT SAN SEBASTIAN
Fort, built in 1590, in the heart of the village near the ocean at Shama, a ...Read more
THE ST. GEORGE'S CASTLE MUSEUM
Museum dedicated to the Ghanaian warriors who enlisted in Java to fight ...Read more
WOMEN IN PROGRESS WORKSHOPS
Read moreDo you want to dive into local crafts and make its own creations? This is possible in Cape Coast. Courses are offered to all persons interested in the non-governmental organization, Women in Progress. Lessons must be planned in advance by telephone. From cooking to clothing making, through the world of music or dance, many themes can be addressed.
CAPE COAST UNIVERSITY
University in Cape Coast, one of the largest in Ghana, a perfect address ...Read more
BUREAU DU PARC DE BIA
Read moreBia National Park is located in the western region of Ghana. Covering an area of 77.7 km², it is home to some of the country's last remnants of virgin forest, making it a place of great wildlife diversity. The park was designated a biosphere reserve by Unesco in 1983. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the area by exploring hiking trails and observing animals in their natural habitat.
FORT AMSTERDAM
Fort built by the English in the 17th century and listed as a UNESCO World ...Read more