Forts & Castle of Ghana
Numerous forts and castles of impressive historic value can be found along the coastline of Ghana. Three of these, namely Elmina Castle and the associated Fort St. Jago both at Elmina and the Cape Coast Castle are World Heritage Sites and have been restored recently.

The forts and castles date back to the 15th Century and were built and occupied at different times by European traders and adventurers from Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Germany and Britain. In the 15th to 18th century, these played a major role not only in the trading of gold, diamonds and other mineral resources but also in the trading of slaves. Several of them changed hands on numerous occasions in bloody battles or by treaty, and all have a fascinating history. Today, some have been restored and have variety of users while some are in ruins. Most are open to the public.

Some famous Forts and Castle
Fort Eliza Cathargo
Fort S. Antonio
Fort Appolonia
Groot-Friedrichsburg or Fort Hollandia
Fort Sophie Louise
Fort Dorethea
Fort Metal Cross
Fort Batensteyn
Fort Orange
Fort St. Sebastian
Fort Vredenburg
Fort St. Jorge
Fort St. Jago (Conraadsburg)
Cape Coast Castle
Fort Victoria
Fort William
Fort McCarthy
Fort Nassau
Fort Amsterdam
Fort Leydsaemheyt (Fort Patience)
Fort Goedehoop (Good Hope)
Fort James
Fort Crevecoer (Ussher Fort)
Christiansborg Castle
Fort Augustaborg
Fort Vernon
Fort Kongestein
Fort Prinsenstein

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