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Independence Square
The venue for many national celebrations, dominated
by the Independence arch and the memorial to the Unknown
Soldier.
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The National Theatre
The distinctive architecture of this modern building encompasses
an important national centre for the performing arts.
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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.
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The W.E.B. 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
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Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
This is the last resting place of the first President
of Ghana, and a famous Pan-Africanist.
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University of Ghana at Legon
Ghana's premier centre for 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.
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The Market of Accra
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.
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Shai Resource Reserve
The conservation area in the Shai Hills is part of Ghana's
commitment to the preservation of its natural heritage
and wildlife.
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Osu Castle
Formerly known as Christianborg Castle and built in 1959,
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
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Accra Zoo
A small, but fascinating, collective of many birds and
animals indigenous to Africa, now part of an ongoing conservation
program.
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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.
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Kokrobite Beach Resort
25km west of Accra, Kokrobite is also home to the Academy
of African Music and Arts.
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The National Museum
Located on Barnes Road, this museum houses a fascinating
collection of Ghana's historical treasures.
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The George Padmore Research Library
of African Affairs
A famous research and educational centre for African-American
studies.
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Ada Manta Paradise Beach Resort
Popular resort area and a favourite base for water sports
and game fishing
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