Elmina Castle

On the port of Cape Coast, Ghana. Fishermen preparing for a day at sea. #culture #ghana #elmina

Definitely worth the day trip from Cape Coast. Taken November 2010.

View from Elmina Castle. My visit there was one of the best and saddest moments of the trip to Ghana.
You can't really say how powerful it is going to be until you find yourself there.

P.S. More on my visit there and on what I felt (in Romanian)--
https://bit.ly/33Zx0za

Elmina Castle was built by the Portuguese in Cape Coast, Ghana in the 1400s to ship africans during the slave trade. Many left their homeland through this castle and sadly, never returned. It now stands as a historical museum open to the public. #culture #ghana #travel

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Cape Coast Castle Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park

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Cape Coast, Ghana Kotokraba Market – Guided Experience

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Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class

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Cape Coast Castle

Learn about the local history of Cape Coast when you spend time at Cape Coast Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Asafo #1 Posuban Shrine

After visiting Asafo #1 Posuban Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elmina. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Fort St. Jago

You can learn about the history of Elmina with a trip to Fort St. Jago. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Lagoon

You can find out about the history of Elmina with a trip to Lagoon. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

St George's Castle

After visiting St George's Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elmina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Java Museum

You can study the exhibits at Java Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Elmina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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