Things to see in Kumasi
Kumasi is a city in Ghana, with an urban population of about 1.6 million. Below are 11 notable places within about 8 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Manhyia Palace Museum
The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene, as well as his official residence. It is located in Manhyia, Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
2Ghana Armed Forces Museum Museum
The Armed Forces Museum, also known as the Kumasi Fort, is a military history museum located in a former British colonial military fort in Kumasi, Ghana.
3Kejetia Market Shopping
The Kumasi Central Market, also known as (Kejetia Market), is an open-air marketplace in Kumasi, a city in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The market has over 8,000 stores and stalls, making it the largest single market in West Africa.
4Wesley Methodist Cathedral Place of worship
Wesley Methodist Cathedral is a Methodist cathedral located in Kumasi, Ghana. Wesley is the largest Methodist church in the area, and is the center of the episcopal area in Adum, Kumasi.
5Prempeh Jubilee Museum Museum
The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum is a museum located in Kumasi, Ghana. It was established in 1954.
6Kumasi Zoo Park
The Kumasi Zoo (Kumasi Zoological Garden) is a zoo located in the heart of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The zoo occupies a 1.5-square-kilometre (370-acre) area between the Kejetia Bus Terminal, the old race course and the Kumasi Centre for National Culture.
7St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi Place of worship
The St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica is a Roman Catholic cathedral and basilica dedicated to Saint Peter located in Kumasi, Ghana.
8Manhiya Palace Museum Museum
The Manhyia Palace Museum is a historical museum located in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana and situated within the Manhyia Palace.
9Dakrupe Mosque Place of worship
The Dakrupe Mosque was a mosque located in the village of Dakrupe, in the Savannah region of Ghana. Built in the 19th century in the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style, the mosque was demolished in 2010.
10Rattray Park Park
Rattray Park is a recreational and a modern amusement park located in Kumasi in the capital city of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
11Kumasi Central Mosque Place of worship
The Kumasi Central Mosque is a mosque in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region in Ghana.
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