Elmina Castle is a white-washed Medieval Castle on the coast of Ghana. It was the first – and for many centuries – the largest, European building …
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Apr 22, 2025
Historically important and interesting site. While clean, the location is somewhat neglected and unkept. So much potential to develop and maintain the site further. Heat is a major issue in both indo…Full review by RJS76
Dec 26, 2024
This was my second visit to Elmina Castle. I think my one gripe is that they need to have organised tours at set times. There is more than one guide so if two groups happen to cross each other at th…Full review by denner2
Sep 18, 2024
Elmina Castle, in Ghana, was built by the Portuguese to protect the gold trade in 1482. Although the castle had different ownership over time, from the Portuguese, to the Dutch, and finally the Briti…Full review by Adventure40115953224
Hi , please would you recommend Elmina Castle as a tourist destination? and why? and how can i travel from spain to there
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Did you experience or see anything that shows that it's true that people have suffered there before?
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The structure of the place and the storytelling from the guides set the imagination stirring. Especially the hole where they forced the slaves through!
Please what were your experience when you visied the Elmina Castle
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The El Mina “Castle” (actually a fortress/slave dungeon) was very impactful. The guides are very knowledgeable and tell the story clearly and passionately. It was heartbreaking but …
The El Mina “Castle” (actually a fortress/slave dungeon) was very impactful. The guides are very knowledgeable and tell the story clearly and passionately. It was heartbreaking but very educational and a fascinating experience that I HIGHLY recommend. If you can only visit one “castle” this is the one.
hi how much is the entrance fee for a Ghanaian both adult and child
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It is 5 Cedi for Ghanaian and 40 for foreigners (adult) - a classic case of discrimination. As for kids, it can be anything between 1 -3 Cedi depending on age.
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