 Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions, Ghana
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.
Photos of Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
 Elmina Castle, Ghana Author: Edward Kamau (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
 Osu Castle, Ghana Author: Stig Nygaard (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
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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