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Castles near Accra
7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest landmark is also the most famous: Osu Castle, ranked #309 of 3,708 worldwide, 2 km south-east of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Fort São Sebastião de Xama, founded 1590.
Every one of them stands in Ghana — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Accra
- Osu Castle
2 km south-east · Castle · #309 worldwide
Osu Castle is a castle located in Osu, a neighborhood of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
- Fort São Sebastião de Xama
2 km south-east · Fortress
Fort São Sebastião or Fort San Sebastian located in Shama, Ghana, is the third oldest fortification in Ghana and it was built in 1523.
- Ussher Fort
2 km south-west · Fortress
Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crèvecœur, and is two days' march from Elmina and to the west of…
- Fort James
3 km south-west · Fortress
Fort James is a fort located in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and slaves in…
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Day trips: 25–60 km
- Fort Fredensborg
47 km north-east · Fortress
Fort Fredensborg is situated along the Gulf of Guinea, in the Greater Accra Region in Old Ningo and was built in 1734.
- Fort Goede Hoop
37 km south-west · Fortress
Fort de Goede Hoop is a historic Dutch fort located in Senya Beraku, Central Region, Ghana.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Fort Patience
66 km south-west · Fortress
Fort Patience is a Dutch-built fort located in the township of Apam, in the Central Region of Ghana.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3761.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Accra?
The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (1 castle · 6 fortresses) within 100 km of the centre of Accra, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Accra?
Osu Castle, a castle 2 km south-east of the city centre.
What is the oldest castle near Accra?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Fort São Sebastião de Xama, founded 1590 — 2 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Cape Coast (127 km) · Sekondi-Takoradi (188 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.