Fort Coenraadsburg, Military fortress on St. Jago Hill in Elmina, Ghana.
Fort Coenraadsburg stands on a hill opposite Elmina Castle, featuring thick stone walls and strategic defensive positions overlooking the Gulf of Guinea.
The Dutch constructed Fort Coenraadsburg between 1682 and 1698 on the site of a former Portuguese chapel to protect their interests at Elmina Castle.
The fort represents the colonial presence in West Africa and forms part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites alongside other coastal fortifications in Ghana.
Visitors can access the fort daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with guided tours available that explain its military and commercial significance.
The structure functioned as a prison for European convicts and a disciplinary facility for officers who broke regulations during the colonial period.
Location: Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Municipal District
GPS coordinates: 5.08482,-1.35081
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:08
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