Osu Castle, UNESCO World Heritage castle in Osu district, Accra, Ghana
The stone fortress stands on the Gulf of Guinea coast with thick walls, residential quarters, storerooms, cells, a chapel, and a bell tower.
Danish traders constructed the castle in 1661 after purchasing the land for 3,200 gold florins from local ruler Okaikoi to establish a trading post.
The castle walls display ciphers of Danish monarchs Christian VI and Christian VII, while a courtyard cistern bears the name of Governor Carl Gustav Engmann.
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board manages visits to the castle, requiring advance arrangements through their office at Barnes Road in Accra.
Between 1679 and 1850, the castle changed hands multiple times among Danish, Portuguese, British, and local Akwamu rulers before becoming Ghana's government center.
Location: Greater Accra Region
Location: Korle-Klottey Municipal District
Location: Accra Metropolitan District
Inception: 1659
Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
Address: P.O. Box 1627, Accra, Ghana
GPS coordinates: 5.54660,-0.18270
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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