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Heritage / Fort destination

Christiansborg / Osu Castle

Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra

Historic coastal castle in Osu with Danish, British, and Ghanaian political history; access can vary because the area is historically sensitive.

Castle and coastal AccraColonial historycoastal heritage1-2 hours

Destination overview

About Christiansborg / Osu Castle

Historic coastal castle in Osu with Danish, British, and Ghanaian political history; access can vary because the area is historically sensitive.

  • Castle and coastal Accra
  • Colonial history
  • coastal heritage
  • 1-2 hours

Travel context

Category
Heritage / Fort
Area
Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
Map centre
5.5500, -0.1907

Distance to landmarks

Straight-line distance from the centre of Christiansborg / Osu Castle. Drive times will differ with traffic.

  • Accra city centre (CBD)1.8 km
  • 37 Military Hospital3.8 km
  • Labadi Beach4.3 km
  • Kotoka International Airport6.7 km
  • Accra Mall8.3 km
  • University of Ghana (Legon)11.2 km

Nearby destinations in Greater Accra

Other mapped tourism places in the same region.

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