Forever haunted by the colonial horrors of the past, Cape Coast is one of Africa's most culturally significant spots. This former European colonial capital, originally named Cabo Corso by the Portuguese, was once the largest centre for the trade of enslaved people in West Africa.

Discover the best attractions in Cape Coast including Cape Coast Castle, Wesley Methodist Cathedral, and Fort Victoria.

This gracious old church was set up by missionaries of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society in 1835, making it one of the oldest (and largest) Methodist churches in Ghana.

Cape Coast’s imposing, whitewashed castle commands the heart of town, overlooking the sea. Once one of the world's most important slave-holding sites, it provides horrifying insight into the workings of the trade.

2023年4月13日 · The four-hour trip from Accra to Cape Coast costs about C85 one way, so getting from place to place won't take a huge bite out of your travel budget. You can purchase tickets online for some trips, but most tickets are sold …

2023年3月9日 · It’s a good time for visiting both Ghana’s northern and southern regions because the weather is a bit cooler up north, and days are typically warm and dry in areas like Accra and the Cape Coast. Key events : Republic Day, Bakatue Festival, PANAFEST.

2023年3月17日 · Situated on the Atlantic Coast, Cape Coast was once a hub for the transatlantic slave trade, and Cape Coast Castle played a key role, housing enslaved people from the 16th to the 17th centuries.

Built in 1821 on a hillside in western Cape Coast, Fort Victoria was used as an outlook post by the British, hence the stunning views out over the town.

2023年3月15日 · Whether you prefer relaxing on the white sands of Cape Three Points Beach at the country’s southernmost point or partying late into the evening on Kokrobite Beach on the shores of Ghana’s Central Region, every type of beachgoer will find their ideal stretch of …

Ghana, Africa. Cape Coast. Login Save . This former lookout post and lighthouse was built in 1820, and has wide-ranging views over the town. Read more. Suggest an edit to this attraction. For Explorers Everywhere. Follow us. SUBSCRIBE.