Heritage / Mosque destination
Nakore Mosque
Wa Municipal / Nadowli-Kaleo area, Upper West
Ancient Sudanic-style mosque near Wa, often compared to Larabanga for its earthen architecture and Islamic heritage.
Destination overview
About Nakore Mosque
Ancient Sudanic-style mosque near Wa, often compared to Larabanga for its earthen architecture and Islamic heritage.
- Sudanic mosque route
- Architecture
- Islamic heritage
- 30-60 minutes
Travel context
- Category
- Heritage / Mosque
- Area
- Wa Municipal / Nadowli-Kaleo area, Upper West
- Map centre
- 10.0601, -2.5102
Nearby destinations in Upper West
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