Discover Accra

The sprawling square with its striking Black Star Gate commemorates Ghana's independence in 1957, the first country south of the Sahara to free itself from colonial rule, and still serves as the venue for national celebrations today.

Accra's oldest neighborhood, with its colorful fishing harbor, historic lighthouse and vibrant murals, still preserves traditional fishing life today and is considered the cultural heart of the Ghanaian capital.

Accra's largest and busiest market offers colorful fabrics, fresh produce and household goods packed into a tight space, providing an authentic glimpse of West African everyday commerce through its vibrant hustle and bustle.

In the workshops of the Teshie district, craftsmen create extraordinary, individually shaped coffins in the form of fish, cars or airplanes — a unique Ghanaian funeral tradition that is now also regarded internationally as an art form.

Kotoka International Airport lies only about ten kilometers from the center and is served directly from numerous African as well as some European cities.

The sprawling square with its striking Black Star Gate commemorates Ghana's independence in 1957, the first country south of the Sahara to free itself from colonial rule, and still serves as the venue for national celebrations today.

Accra's oldest neighborhood, with its colorful fishing harbor, historic lighthouse and vibrant murals, still preserves traditional fishing life today and is considered the cultural heart of the Ghanaian capital.

Accra's largest and busiest market offers colorful fabrics, fresh produce and household goods packed into a tight space, providing an authentic glimpse of West African everyday commerce through its vibrant hustle and bustle.