Accra - Capital of Ghana and the Greater Accra region
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Greater Accra Region, the gateway to Ghana and home of our vibrant Capital City, is one of the most exciting and distinctive regions. Although the smallest region, it is the most densely populated, containing the two great metropolitan areas of Accra and Tema, the Country's major industrial and commercial centres.
The City of Accra has been Ghana's capital since 1877, and contains fine public buildings reflecting its transition from 19th century suburb of Victoriaborg to the modern metropolis it is today. Spreading along the Atlantic coast, the city is well endowed with luxury as well as great value hotels, excellent restaurants and nightclubs. |
A range of absorbing museums and fine public monuments, modern business and commercial areas, as well as busy markets and tree-lined residential suburbs, is already to be explored.
Among the highlights of Accra are the National Museum of Ghana, with its splendid display of exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana from prehistoric times, the National Theatre with its distinctive modern architecture, the centre for National Culture, Independence Square, the old fort Augustaborg at Teshie-Nungua, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Ussher and Fort Ussher museum, the colonial fishing port and James Fort at James Town and Makola Market. Just opposite the International Conference Centre, you will find the Parliament of Ghana and the famous Military Cemetery of WW1 and WW2. Don`t forget to visite the Memorial of Sergeant Adjetey - Osu, (La Accra).
The beaches of the Atlantic coast are popular with visitors and Ghanaians alike. Labadi (La pleasure) Beach and Kokrobite Beach, just 25km west of Accra and Bojo Beach, are particularly popular at weekends.
Among the highlights of Accra are the National Museum of Ghana, with its splendid display of exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana from prehistoric times, the National Theatre with its distinctive modern architecture, the centre for National Culture, Independence Square, the old fort Augustaborg at Teshie-Nungua, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Ussher and Fort Ussher museum, the colonial fishing port and James Fort at James Town and Makola Market. Just opposite the International Conference Centre, you will find the Parliament of Ghana and the famous Military Cemetery of WW1 and WW2. Don`t forget to visite the Memorial of Sergeant Adjetey - Osu, (La Accra).
The beaches of the Atlantic coast are popular with visitors and Ghanaians alike. Labadi (La pleasure) Beach and Kokrobite Beach, just 25km west of Accra and Bojo Beach, are particularly popular at weekends.
Further along the coast is Ada and the estuary of the great River Volta. Here the fine beaches of the estuary and the Atlantic coast provide popular resort areas. Watersports and river trips make this a great place to relax, while the waters off the coast teem with game fish.
The National Museum of Ghana Located on Barnes Road, this museum houses a fascinating collection of Ghana's historical treasures. |
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University of Ghana at Legon
Ghana's premier centre for higher education, it was founded in 1948. Set in beautiful gardens, including a striking botanical garden, it also houses the School of Performing Arts and the Balme Library.
The George Padmore Research Library of African Affairs
A famous research and educational centre for African-American studies.
Osu Castle
Osu Castle formerly known as Christianborg Castle and built in 1959, it has been the seat of government since the early 1920s. It is the official residence of the President of Ghana, and not open to the public
Centre for National Culture
The Centre's arts and crafts bazaar and traditional textile market is the best place in Accra to find traditional handicrafts from all over Ghana.
Fantasy Coffins of Ghana
When in Accra, visit the coffin makers alongside the Accra-Teshie-Nungua beach road.
Accra Zoo (Once behind Flag Staff House)
Once a small, but fascinating, collective of many birds and animals indigenous to Africa, now part of an ongoing conservation program. Largely all animals of the zoo have been transferred to Kumasi Zoo (Ashanti region)
Ada Manta Paradise Beach Resort
Popular resort area and a favourite base for water sports and game fishing
The Markets of Accra
Amongst the most famous markets of Accra are Makola market located on Kojo Thompson Road, and the Osu Night Market, where market stalls are illuminated by hundreds of lanterns and candles.
Independence Square
The venue for many national celebrations, dominated by the Independence arch and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier.
Accra International Conference Centre
Its 1600 seater plenary hall is the most important meeting venue in Ghana, and often plays host to important international gatherings.
The National Theatre of Ghana
The distinctive architecture of this modern building encompasses an important national centre for the performing arts.
Liberation Memorial for the fighters for freedom, Accra
Ghana's premier centre for higher education, it was founded in 1948. Set in beautiful gardens, including a striking botanical garden, it also houses the School of Performing Arts and the Balme Library.
The George Padmore Research Library of African Affairs
A famous research and educational centre for African-American studies.
Osu Castle
Osu Castle formerly known as Christianborg Castle and built in 1959, it has been the seat of government since the early 1920s. It is the official residence of the President of Ghana, and not open to the public
Centre for National Culture
The Centre's arts and crafts bazaar and traditional textile market is the best place in Accra to find traditional handicrafts from all over Ghana.
Fantasy Coffins of Ghana
When in Accra, visit the coffin makers alongside the Accra-Teshie-Nungua beach road.
Accra Zoo (Once behind Flag Staff House)
Once a small, but fascinating, collective of many birds and animals indigenous to Africa, now part of an ongoing conservation program. Largely all animals of the zoo have been transferred to Kumasi Zoo (Ashanti region)
Ada Manta Paradise Beach Resort
Popular resort area and a favourite base for water sports and game fishing
The Markets of Accra
Amongst the most famous markets of Accra are Makola market located on Kojo Thompson Road, and the Osu Night Market, where market stalls are illuminated by hundreds of lanterns and candles.
Independence Square
The venue for many national celebrations, dominated by the Independence arch and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier.
Accra International Conference Centre
Its 1600 seater plenary hall is the most important meeting venue in Ghana, and often plays host to important international gatherings.
The National Theatre of Ghana
The distinctive architecture of this modern building encompasses an important national centre for the performing arts.
Liberation Memorial for the fighters for freedom, Accra
The W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture
A source of inspiration to many, this centre now houses a research library and gallery of manuscripts, as well as the grave of this famous African-American scholar and his wife Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - Museum and Mausoleum This is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, and a famous Pan-Africanist. Kokrobite Beach Resort 25km west of Accra, Kokrobite is also home to the Academy of African Music and Arts. Shai Resource Reserve The conservation area in the Shai Hills is part of Ghana's commitment to the preservation of its natural heritage and wildlife. |
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