Things to see in Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana, with an urban population of about 2.1 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 9 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Osu Castle History
Osu Castle is a castle located in Osu, a neighborhood of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
2National Museum of Ghana Museum
The National Museum, also known as the National Museum of Ghana, is a museum located in Accra, Ghana. Established in 1957, it is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB).
3Black Star Square Neighbourhood
Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, is a public square in Accra, Ghana, bordered by the Accra Sports Stadium and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
4Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum History
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum is located in downtown Accra, the capital of Ghana.
5Ghana National Mosque Place of worship
The Ghana National Mosque is a mosque and Islamic complex in Accra, the capital city of Ghana; and has served as the national mosque for the country since 2021.
6Black Star Gate History
The Black Star Gate is a monument located in Accra, Ghana, at the center of Black Star Square (formerly Independence Square). The gate is topped with the Black Star of Africa, a five-pointed star that symbolizes Africa in general and the independence and sovereignty of Ghana in particular.
7National Theatre of Ghana Arts & culture
The National Theatre of Ghana opened in Accra, the capital of Ghana, in 1992. Its purpose is to spearhead the country's theatre movement by providing a multi-functional venue for concerts, dance, drama, and musical performances, as well as exhibitions and special events.
8Fort James History
Fort James (alternatively referred to as James Fort) is a fort located in Accra, Ghana.
9Holy Trinity Cathedral Place of worship
The Holy Trinity Cathedral, officially known as Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity is an Anglican church in Accra, Ghana. Completed in 1894, it is part of the Anglican Diocese of Accra in the Church of the Province of West Africa.
10Makola Market Shopping
Makola Market is a market place and shopping district in the center of the city of Accra, the capital of Ghana. A wide array of products is sold in the markets and its surrounding streets, from car parts to land snails.
11Museum of Science and Technology Museum
The Museum of Science and Technology in Accra, Ghana was established in 1963 and first opened its doors in 1965. The museum is under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and the National Commission on Culture.
12Holy Spirit Cathedral (Accra) Place of worship
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra, Ghana, is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra.
13Korle Lagoon Nature
The Korle Lagoon is a body of water in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Lying immediately to the west of the city centre, it has played an important role in the city's history.
14Accra Ghana Temple Place of worship
The Accra Ghana Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Accra, Ghana. The intent to build the temple was announced on February 16, 1998, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley.
15Independence Arch History
The Independence Arch is a national monument located at Black Star Square (also known as Independence Square) in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
16Liberation Day Monument History
Liberation Day monument is a monument in Accra, Ghana. It stands in honour of several veterans of the Burma campaign conducted during the Second World War by Commonwealth forces in which the veterans fought for the British Empire.
17Achimota Forest Nature
Achimota Forest Reserve is a forest in Achimota in the Okaikwei North Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. It is located approximately 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Accra.
18Hindu Monastery of Africa Place of worship
The Hindu Monastery of Africa (HMA) is a Hindu monastic and temple complex headquartered in Odorkor, a suburb of Accra, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
19Abossey Okai Central Mosque Place of worship
The Abossey Okai Central Mosque, also known as the Accra Central Mosque, is a mosque in the Abossey Okai community of Accra, Ghana. Constructed in the 1970s, the mosque was established to cater to the Muslim community in Abossey Okai and neighboring areas such as Sabon Zango.
20Efua Sutherland Children's Park Park
Efua Sutherland Children's Park (also known as Children's Park) is a 14.83-acre (0.0600 km2) public park for children located opposite The National Theatre at West Ridge in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
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