There are many places and sites to visit in Accra. In this post I am going to be sharing five places I have visited and I think you can also visit in just one day. These places are relatively closer to each other and they are along the Accra High Street.

Independence Square & Arch. Also known as the Black Star Square, was built under Ghana’s first President Kwame Nkrumah. It signifies Ghana’s struggle for independence. It contains monuments of liberation from colonial rule.

Centre for National Culture. The centre is popularly known as the Arts Centre. It is located a few meters from the the central business district and the independence square.  

The Art Centre is has an art market and a gallery. There you will find various Ghanaian products such as textiles, beads, wood works, art works, woven artifacts and a lot more. There are also paintings in the art gallery for visitors to view. This place exhibits the Ghanaian culture and talents in varieties.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. This place is right next to the Arts centre. It was built in memory of Ghana’s first president and now the final resting place of Nkrumah.

In the park are statues of Nkrumah, a mausoleum containing Nkrumah’s tomb and that of his wife Fatiah Nkrumah.

There is also a museum which hosts some personal belongings of Nkrumah while he was President. You’ll find photos, clothes, books, some office accessories and many others. These give you a feel of Ghanaian political history through Nkrumah.

Jamestown Cafe. This is a private cafe/restaurant on the high street of Accra. The cafe has a colonial setting and exhibition of craft works with colonial music.

Ussher Fort. The Ussher fort was built in the 17^th Century by the Dutch when they first settled at Gold Coast presence day Ghana. The fort has been used for various purposes. After being used to store goods by the Dutch, it was later handed over and rebuilt by the British. This place was used to host slaves who were later transported to America and Europe. Aside slave trade, the fort was also used as a prison and a refugee camp. Now, it is recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ghana.

From the top of the Fort, there is a nice breezy view of the seashore, fishing habour and Jamestown Lighthouse.

Please note that you have to pay a fee at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and at the Ussher Fort before accessing the facility. The maximum you can pay per head at each of these places are 10 cedis.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave comments of places you’ve visited below 🙂