ATTRACTIONS & EXCURSIONS IN THE
GREATER ACCRA REGION
Located on Barnes Road, this fine museum houses a fascinating collection of Ghana's historical treasures.
The venue for many national celebrations, dominated by the Independence Arch and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier.
- Accra International Conference Centre
Its 1600-seater plenary hall is the most important meeting venue in Ghana, and often plays host to important international gatherings.
The distinctive architecture of this modern building encompasses an important national centre for the performing arts.
- 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 scholar and his wife.
- The George Padmore Research Library of African Affairs
A famous research and educational centre for African-American studies.
This is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, and a famous pan-Africanist.
Formally known as Christianborg Castle and built in 1659, by the Danes it has been the seat of Government since the early 1920s. It is the official residence of the Government of Ghana and not open to the public.
A small, but fascinating, collection of many birds and animals indigenous to Africa, now part of an ongoing conservation programme.
- Centre for National Culture
The Centre's arts and crafts bazaar and traditional textile market is the best place in Accra to find traditional handicrafts from all over Ghana.
- University of Ghana - 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.
25km west of Accra, Kokrobite is also home to the Academy of African Music and Arts.
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.
The conservation area in the Shai Hills is part of Ghana's commitment to the preservation of its natural heritage and wildlife.
Ada Popular resort area is a favourite base for watersports and game fishing. |
