Fort Witsen, Dutch colonial fort in Western Region, Ghana.
Fort Witsen stands on the Gulf of Guinea coastline, featuring thick defensive walls constructed with local materials near present-day Takoradi.
The Dutch West India Company established Fort Witsen in 1665 as a strategic military outpost, which remained under Dutch control until 1872.
The fort represents the intersection of Dutch colonial presence and local Ghanaian communities, serving as a center for trade exchanges.
Visitors can reach the fort through guided tours departing from Sekondi-Takoradi, with local experts providing detailed historical information.
Despite its initial destruction and abandonment in 1684, Dutch maps from 1791 indicate renewed activity at the fort site.
Location: Western Region
GPS coordinates: 4.91669,-1.74992
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:02
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