Osu Castle, Accra, Ghana

Osu Castle

Accra, Ghana

Osu Castle, also known as Fort Christiansborg, is a historic fortress located in Osu, Accra, Ghana, built by the Danes in the 17th century. It served as a trading post involved in gold, ivory, and slave trade before becoming the seat of government for colonial administrators and later independent Ghana until 2013. The castle changed hands among Denmark-Norway, Portugal, the Akwamu kingdom, Britain, and finally Ghana.

Architecturally, it features a blend of European styles with coastal West African elements and includes residential quarters, storerooms, cells, and a chapel. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its significant role in European colonial history and the Atlantic slave trade. Today, Osu Castle functions as a presidential museum showcasing Ghana’s political heritage and offers insight into the country’s journey from colonial rule to independence.

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Castle Dr, Accra, Ghana

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