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Independence Square

The Independence Arch and Black Star Monument frame one of Accra's principal civic spaces. National ceremonies still give the square an active public role, …

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Jamestown and Usshertown Historic Quarter

Jamestown and Usshertown are old coastal neighbourhoods where forts, a lighthouse, streets and working communities hold several centuries of Accra's history. Walk with local …

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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

A museum, mausoleum and landscaped memorial on the former Accra Polo Grounds trace Kwame Nkrumah's political life and Ghana's independence. The site works best …

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Makola Market

Makola is an active commercial district where Accra's trading life fills streets and stalls with food, cloth and everyday goods. Visit as a working …

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National Museum of Ghana

Archaeology, ethnography and art meet in Ghana's national museum, offering a grounded first look at the country's many histories and cultural traditions before journeys …

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Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Rocky hills, savanna, caves and traces of former Shai settlement meet in the nearest protected wildlife landscape to Accra. Guided visits can combine landscape …

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