Sights & landmarks

Fort James

Fort James is a Ghanaian fort and recognized material cultural heritage site dating to 1673. Its seventeenth-century origin gives visitors a tangible encounter with a notably early layer of the area’s built heritage.

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What is Fort James?

Fort James is a Ghanaian fort and recognized material cultural heritage site dating to 1673. Its seventeenth-century origin gives visitors a tangible encounter with a notably early layer of the area’s built heritage.

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