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Attractions in Greater Accra

Places worth your time in Greater Accra, each one checked against a named source.

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5 attractions found in Greater Accra

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Accra, Greater AccraCulture, Heritage & Family

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Accra · Greater Accra

The mausoleum and museum of Ghana's first president, on the ground where independence was declared.

1-2 hours

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Black Star Square, Accra, Greater AccraCulture, Heritage & Family

Black Star Square

Accra · Greater Accra

Ghana's national parade ground on the Accra seafront, marked by the Black Star Gate.

About an hour

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Jamestown Lighthouse, Jamestown, Greater AccraCulture, Heritage & Family

Jamestown Lighthouse

Jamestown · Greater Accra

The lighthouse above Accra's oldest quarter, looking down on a working canoe harbour.

Half a day on foot

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Makola Market, Accra, Greater AccraCity & Business

Makola Market

Accra · Greater Accra

Accra's central trading market, run largely by the city's market women.

1-2 hours

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Labadi Beach, Labadi, Greater AccraAdventure & Beaches

Labadi Beach

Labadi · Greater Accra

Accra's busiest public beach, in the coastal district of La.

The best time to visit Labadi Beach is during the dry season, from November to March

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