Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions, Ghana

Elmina Castle, Ghana
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Author: Edward Kamau
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Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions is a collective term adopted by in referencing the European-style fortifications and outposts in modern-day Ghana. The term specifically applies to 11 ensembles including the following:

Elmina Castle, Elmina
Fort Saint Antony, Axim
English Fort (Fort Vrendenburg), Komenda
Fort Metal Cross, Dixcove
Fort San Sebastian, Shama
Fort Batenstein, Butri
Fort St. Jago (Fort Conraadsburg), Elmina
Fort Amsterdam, Abandze
Fort Lijdzaamheid ('Patience'), Apam
Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast
Fort Good Hope (Fort Goedehoop), Senya Beraku

The Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions were inscribed as a World Heritage Site during the 3rd session of the World Heritage Committee in Cairo and Luxor, on 22-26 October, 1979.

Osu Castle, Ghana
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Author: Stig Nygaard
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World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 5 23 27.708 E 0 29 36.996 in Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
Inscription Year: 1979
Type of Site: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: VI

Visiting Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions

The heritage site is spread throughout the country. It is best to get an experienced tour operator to help you arrange the trip.

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