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Attractions and Excursions in the Greater Accra Region

    

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Independence Square

The venue for national celebrations, dominated by the Independence Arch and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier


Osu Castle

Formally known as Christianborg Castle and built in 1659, it has been the seat of government since the early 1920s. It is the official resident of the President of Ghana, and not open to the public.


The National Museum

Located on Barnes Road, this fine Museum houses a fascinating collection of Ghana's historical treasures


Accra Zoo

A small but fascinating collection of many birds and animals indigenous of Africa, now part of an ongoing conservation programme


Accra International Conference Centre

Its 1600-seater plenary hall is the most important meeting venue in the Ghana, and often plays host to important gatherings.


Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

This is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, and a famous Pan - Africanist


The National Theatre

The distinctive architecture of this modern building encompasses an important national centre for the performing arts.


Centre for National Culture

The centre's arts and crafts bazaar and traditional textile market is the best place in Accra to find traditional handcrafts from all over Ghana.


The Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan - Africa Culture

A source of inspiration for many, this centre now houses a research library and gallery of manuscripts, as well as the grave of this famous African- American scholars and his wife.


University of Ghana at Legon

Ghana's premier centre of higher education, it was founded in 1948. Set in beautiful gardens, including a striking botanical garden. It also houses the school of Performing Arts and the Balme Library.


The George Padmore Research Library of African Affairs

A famous research and educational centre for African - American studies.


Kokrobite Beach Resort

25km west of Accra, Kokrobite is also home to the Academy of African Music and Arts.


The Markets of Accra

Amongst the most famous markets of Accra are Makola market located on Kojo Thompson road, and the Osu Night Market, where market stalls are illuminated by hundreds of lanterns and candles.


Shai Resource Reserve

The conservation area in the Shai Hills is part of Ghana's commitment to the preservation of its natural heritage and wildlife.


Ada Manat Paradise Beach Resort

Popular resort area and a favorite base for water sports and game fishing.


Shai Resource Reserve

The conservation area in the Shai Hills is part of Ghana's commitment to the preservation of its natural heritage and wildlife.