
Heritage / Community destination
Jamestown Lighthouse and Community
Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
Historic lighthouse district with colonial architecture, fishing-community activity, boxing culture, and coastal views.
Destination overview
About Jamestown Lighthouse and Community
Historic lighthouse district with colonial architecture, fishing-community activity, boxing culture, and coastal views.
- Historic Accra coast
- Walking tours
- street photography
- 1-3 hours
Travel context
- Category
- Heritage / Community
- Area
- Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
- Map centre
- 5.5431, -0.2059
Distance to landmarks
Straight-line distance from the centre of Jamestown Lighthouse and Community. Drive times will differ with traffic.
- Accra city centre (CBD)0.7 km
- 37 Military Hospital5.3 km
- Labadi Beach6.1 km
- Kotoka International Airport8.1 km
- Accra Mall9.5 km
- University of Ghana (Legon)12.1 km
Nearby destinations in Greater Accra
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