Fort Apollonia

Fort Apollonia is a stone structure built on elevated ground by the coast with multiple rooms designed for trade and defense. The building shows typical features of colonial trading posts with thick walls and fortified design.

English merchants built the fort in 1768 with permission from a local Nzema chief to establish their trading operations on the coast. The site became an important hub for goods moving through the region.

The fort displays objects from the Nzema region that reveal how local communities lived and conducted trade. These collections help visitors understand the heritage of people who inhabited this area.

The fort is open daily and offers guided tours through the rooms and displays. Wear sturdy shoes as the paths to the site are uneven and the location sits on coastal ground.

The fort was named after a Portuguese explorer who discovered the location during a religious feast day. This connection to a specific saint preserves an unusual link between European discovery and local history.

Location: Western Region

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

GPS coordinates: 4.98700,-2.59000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47