Fort Victoria, British colonial fort in Cape Coast, Ghana
Fort Victoria stands on a hillside in western Cape Coast, offering surveillance positions over the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding township.
Initially named Phipps Tower in 1821, the fort received its current name in recognition of Queen Victoria during the British colonial period.
The fort forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage collection of fortifications that demonstrate European colonial influence along the Ghanaian coast.
The fort welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with entrance fees ranging from 0.50 GH¢ for local students to USD 10 for international adults.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from an earlier 1712 fortification while maintaining its position as a strategic observation point.
Location: Cape Coast
GPS coordinates: 5.10680,-1.24906
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:06
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