Cape Coast Castle

The stone castle extends along the shoreline of Cape Coast with thick walls, multiple towers, and underground chambers connecting different sections of the structure.

Swedish traders constructed the initial wooden fort in 1653 for gold and timber trade before it changed hands between Danish and British colonial powers.

The castle contains the West African Historical Museum, displaying traditional drums, colonial-era weapons, trade objects, and artifacts from regional kingdoms.

Tours of the castle operate daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, allowing visitors to explore the dungeons, towers, and museum sections with professional guides.

The structure served as the British colonial headquarters until 1877 and functioned as one of the first locations for formal European education in Ghana.

Location: Cape Coast

Location: Central Region

Inception: 1653

Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions

Address: Victoria Rd, Cape Coast

Website: http://ghana-net.com/cape_coast_castle_museum.aspx

GPS coordinates: 5.10358,-1.24125

Latest update: August 11, 2025 09:28