Fort Leysaemheyt / Fort Patience, Apam (Central region of Ghana)
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For five years, the indigenous people repeatedly held up construction of the fort, from its initiation in 1697, until 1702, over the inappropriateness of its size.
The Fort’s original structure was a small two-storey stone lodge, but the people, on the other hand, preferred an impressive, properly fortified building that would serve as the stronghold of their defence and hence a compelling deterrent to future attacks.
The Fort’s original structure was a small two-storey stone lodge, but the people, on the other hand, preferred an impressive, properly fortified building that would serve as the stronghold of their defence and hence a compelling deterrent to future attacks.
See below location map of Apam.
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Between 1701 and 1721, the Dutch reinforced Fort Patience by erecting a demi-bastion on the northwest and the southeast. The fort has since served as a police station and a post office. Fort Patience is currently used as a very rest house, per room at 10 Ghana Cedis (as of may 2017).
You`ll find only a simple bed in the rooms. Washrooms are downstairs. Be aware, the might not be light. So, please bring all necessary stuff with you. Otherwise, you`ll be rewarded with fantastic views over the town and seaside.
You`ll find only a simple bed in the rooms. Washrooms are downstairs. Be aware, the might not be light. So, please bring all necessary stuff with you. Otherwise, you`ll be rewarded with fantastic views over the town and seaside.
The fort’s opening hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Entrance fees are as follows:
See also our Fort Patience website
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