Place

Elmina Castle

Culture / history

Elmina, Central Region, Ghana

St George's Castle rises above Elmina's harbour as one of the oldest surviving European buildings outside Europe. Its long history includes trade, colonial competition and Atlantic enslavement; the museum and guided interpretation should lead the visit.

Planning your visit

How to get there

Start with a practical route to Elmina Castle.

Accra to Heritage Coast

Travel west by road from Accra to Cape Coast, then continue the short coastal distance to Elmina. The journey moves from the national capital into two distinct communities whose castles, streets and harbours require …

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Routes shown: Accra to Heritage Coast

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