Cape Coast and Elmina: a brief history
Understanding the forts and their place in history—before you walk through the doors.
The castles at Cape Coast and Elmina are UNESCO World Heritage sites and places of profound significance for the diaspora. Understanding their history—the transatlantic trade, resistance, and the role of these buildings—helps visitors approach with the right context. We recommend reading and reflecting before you go, and going with guides who honour both the history and the emotions these spaces carry.
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