To help inspire or plan your trip to Ghana, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Ghana which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Historical attractions in Ghana
| Kumasi | |
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Kumasi was the spiritual and historic capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. Today it is Ghana's second largest city with a population of over one million people. The Manhyia Palace was the former home of the Ashanti kings and today houses a museum. The Armed Forces Museum details the conflicts of the 20th century. Kumasi is also home to West Africa's largest open air market - Kejetia where you can haggle for food, spices and other goods, including Ashanti drums, a key component of Ghanaian music. | |
| Asante Traditional Buildings | |
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Only a few homes and temples of the Ashanti civilisation remain today, located north-east of Kumasi, which are constructed from earth, wood and straw. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Asante Traditional Buildings | |
| Ghanaian Coast Castles | |
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Over 20 castles were built along the Ghanaian coast by the colonial powers from the 15th century to protect their interests and for use in the slave trade. The castles at Elmina and the Cape Coast are of particular note, the latter being the centre of British administration in Ghana. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | |