Fort James, Military fortification in Jamestown district, Accra, Ghana.
Fort James stands as a stone structure with high walls, watchtowers, and cannons positioned along the Atlantic coast of Ghana's capital city.
Built in 1673, Fort James served as a strategic military post and trade center during the colonial period, controlling access to the maritime routes.
The fort represents the complex interactions between European traders and local communities, now functioning as an educational center about Ghana's past.
Guided tours of Fort James operate daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with local historians explaining the architecture and military features of the structure.
The fort contains original cannon emplacements and underground chambers that illustrate 17th-century military engineering and defense strategies.
Location: Accra
Location: Greater Accra Region
Inception: 1673
Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
GPS coordinates: 5.53370,-0.21110
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:48
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