Fort Apollonia, Colonial fort in Beyin, Ghana.
Fort Apollonia stands on an elevated platform at Cape Apollonia, featuring stone walls and multiple chambers designed for trade and defense purposes.
The English Committee of Merchants constructed Fort Apollonia in 1768 after obtaining permission from Nzema Chief Amenihyia to establish a trading presence.
The Museum of Nzema Culture and History within the fort exhibits local artifacts, traditional objects, and documents depicting the regional heritage.
Located 90 kilometers west of Takoradi, the fort opens daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with guided tours available for visitors.
Fort Apollonia received its name from a Portuguese explorer who discovered the location during the feast of Saint Apollonia on February 9.
Location: Western Region
Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
GPS coordinates: 4.98700,-2.59000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:07
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