Cities!

Ghana's main big cities

Kumasi

This is probably Western Africa's biggest market.It's huge, VERY busy and you will get lost.But that's part of the fun. You can buy everything here: fabric, food, pig feet and mutton head, art, shoes...everything is somewhat organized...somewhat.But obviously there is no map so you just get lost but then suddenly you'll be out again.













Accra

Few people like Accra, tourists and Ghanaians alike. It's the capital so it's big, noisy, dirty...But somehow I really liked it.I had to go there almost every day to go to work and somehow I liked it even tough it is noisy and dirty.It's part of the atmosphere.Even the traffic.The village I lived at was 40 km away but it would take at least 2 hours to reach Accra

Independence Square. this is where Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana's independence

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial. This is also where he and his wife are buried.


Cape Coast

It was founded in the 15th century. As you know this where all the slaves got shipped to the Americas so throughout the 18th century Cape Coast's economy was dominated by its role at the heart of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Hundreds of captured individuals every day sat in the dungeons awaiting shipment.

You really see the Western/Victorian/colonial influence here in terms of architecture. You have quite a large range of architectural styles. Yes, there even is a bridge named "London bridge"...it's not really a bridge actually.It's a poor city and quite a few of the colonial houses are run down but it's beautiful nonetheless. The castles are rather well-preserved as well.The atmosphere is very special because although it's an old town and an important cultural and historical centre it's rather small and you get a real sense of community here.Centuries ago it used to be a small fishing village and somehow you still get that feel.