Elmina Castle, Portuguese colonial fort in Elmina, Ghana.
The white stone castle stands on a narrow promontory between the Atlantic Ocean and Benya River, featuring high walls and multiple towers for defense.
Portuguese traders constructed this fort in 1482 as the first European building in sub-Saharan Africa, initially serving as a gold trading post.
The castle includes a museum with exhibits of photographs, artifacts from the slave trade period, local textiles, and displays about the Asante people.
Guided tours operate daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, leading visitors through the dungeons, cells, and the historical Door of No Return.
The castle exported approximately 24,000 ounces of gold annually during the 16th century, representing one-tenth of the global supply at that time.
Location: Central Region
Location: Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Municipal District
Inception: 1482
Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
GPS coordinates: 5.08274,-1.34821
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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