Heritage / Landmark destination
Black Star Gate and Independence Arch
Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
Photogenic national monument symbolising Ghana's independence, often visited with Independence Square and the Accra coast.
Destination overview
About Black Star Gate and Independence Arch
Photogenic national monument symbolising Ghana's independence, often visited with Independence Square and the Accra coast.
- National heritage core
- Photography
- first-time visitors
- 30-60 minutes
Travel context
- Category
- Heritage / Landmark
- Area
- Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
- Map centre
- 5.5455, -0.2048
Distance to landmarks
Straight-line distance from the centre of Black Star Gate and Independence Arch. Drive times will differ with traffic.
- Accra city centre (CBD)0.5 km
- 37 Military Hospital5.0 km
- Labadi Beach5.9 km
- Kotoka International Airport7.9 km
- Accra Mall9.3 km
- University of Ghana (Legon)11.9 km
Nearby destinations in Greater Accra
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