Attractions in and around Ghana

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

Independence Square
The venue for many national celebrations, dominated by the  Independence
Arch and the memorial to the Unknown soldier.

The Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture
A source of inspiration to many, this Centre now houses a research library and gallery of manuscripts, as well as the grave of this famous African American.

The George Padmore Research Library of African Affairs
A famous research and educational center for African-American studies

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
The is the last  resting place of the first President of Ghana, and a famous Pan-Africanist.

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

Accra Zoo
A small, but fascinating, collection of many birds and animals indigenous to Africa, now part of  an ongoing conservation program.

Center for National Culture
The  centers arts and craft bazaar and traditional textile market is the best place in Accra to find traditional handicraft from all over Ghana

University of Ghana
Ghana's premier center 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.

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 location on Kojo Thompson road, the Osu Night Market, where market stalls are illuminated by hundreds of lanterns and candles.

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