Accra Zoo
The Accra zoo is located 15 minutes from the TV3 studios, off the Sankara highway. It houses lots of sociable animals such as monkeys, lions, python and a lot more. This is a good place to see a fair cross- section of Ghana’s large mammals and come close enough to Wildlife experience in Ghana. Although the Accra zoo is not one of the biggest you might have seen, it has very interesting animal species that have been kept for years. Some monkey over there have been trained to pull some tricky stunts that will surely take your breath away.
Last Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010 19:19
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Osu Castle
The Christiansborg Castle, popularly referred to as the Osu Castle, is one of the three main castles on the Ghanaian coast, and it has a more chequered history of occupation than the others. The Osu Castle is currently the seat of Government and has been the seat since 1876. There to have the seat of Government moved to the Jubilee House. The Castle has undergone a lot of renovation works and therefore is far bigger than its original size. It was originally constructed by the Danes shortly after they bought a piece of land from the chief of Accra in 1661 It was briefly occupied by the Portuguese after the Danish commander was killed in a mutiny in 1679, returned to Denmark four years later, captured by the chief of Akwama in 1693 and sold back to Denmark barely a year later (though the keys of the original castle were never returned to the Danes and remain the hereditary property of the chief of Akwama to this day). After that, the castle remained the Danish coastal headquarters for 150 years, during which time it was greatly expanded, before being sold to Britain along with four other Danish forts in 1850. Unlike other castles that serve as tourist destinations, the Osu Castle, cannot be visited without proper authorization as such all access routes to the castle are cordoned off to prevent close access. And certainly no photography of any form is allowed. A clear view can however be gotten from the Independence Square as well as the closest hotel which is the Riviera Beach Hotel.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:10
Independence Square
The Independence Square is a conglomeration of Soviet-inspired monuments to pan-Africanism and Ghanaian independence, constructed under Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It is also known as the Black Star Square. There is a symbolic object called the Independence Arch situated at the the Independence Square. The Independence Square is mostly used by the government of Ghana for national functions such as the 6th March Parade, the May Day celebrations and other important gatherings. Other religious bodies sometimes use it for their religious functions. It has a seating capacity of 30,000 people. The Independence Square has the sea behind it, you are therefore likely to experience the cool breeze that blows from the sea through the land.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:09
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National Culture Center
The National Cultural Center which is sometimes called the Arts Center by a few is located close to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, at the intersection with Barnes Road where High Street becomes 28th February Road. This place is proudly built to be the market or exhibition center for tourists to go through the biggest presentation of African crafts. Visitors who pass by the National Cultural Center also get to see the arts and paintings in the two galleries at the center. One of the two galleries is meant for shows only and the other is meant for paintings. These beautiful African paintings are on sale and can be purchased by anyone visiting.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:09
Ghana National Museum
The Ghana National Museum is located the capital in Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums found in Ghana. All museums in Ghana are regulated by The Administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 23:57
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