Fort Vredenburgh

The fort contains thick defensive walls positioned on the left bank of the Komenda River, featuring colonial military architecture from the late 17th century.

Built in 1682 by Dutch traders, Fort Vredenburgh served as a strategic defense point during the intense competition between European powers on the Gold Coast.

The fort represents the complex interactions between Dutch merchants, British rivals, and local communities during the colonial period in West African coastal regions.

Visitors can access the fort ruins through guided tours that explain the military and trading operations conducted at this UNESCO World Heritage location.

The proximity of Fort Vredenburgh to the British Fort Komenda created a rare configuration of competing colonial powers operating fortifications within firing range.

Location: Central Region

Inception: 1682

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

GPS coordinates: 5.05214,-1.48391

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:02