St. Barbara Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Akosombo, Ghana.
St. Barbara Catholic Church stands at an elevated position in Akosombo, providing views of the Akosombo Dam and surrounding landscape.
The Italian construction company Impregilo SPA built this church in September 1962 within 21 days during the construction of the Akosombo Dam.
The church design follows the shape of praying hands and contains a memorial plaque listing 28 workers who died during the dam construction.
The church operates as a central place of worship for Catholic residents and visitors in the Asuogyaman District of Ghana's Eastern Region.
Archbishop Giovanni Battista Montini, who later became Pope Paul VI, visited this church during the construction period of the Akosombo Dam.
Location: Asuogyaman District
GPS coordinates: 6.30000,0.05000
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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