Elmina Castle
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| Address | Elmina, Ghana |
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| Opened | 1482 |
| Hours | Closes soon: 5PM ⋅ Opens 9AM Tue |
| Phone | +233 20 179 6793 |
| Architects | Diogo de Azambuja |
| Luis Afonso | |
| Did you know | The castle is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. |
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| ID | 1003263 |
About Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina Castle, also known simply as Mina in present-day Elmina, Ghana. It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, and the oldest European building in existence south of the Sahara.
Where is the Elmina Castle
Click on the photo of Elmina Castle to view it on Google Maps.
