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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ghana
Ghanaian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Ghana map · historical landmarks in Ghana
Ghana has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1979 and 1980. This map of UNESCO sites in Ghana covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Ghanaian World Heritage Sites range from Asante Traditional Buildings onwards; Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions was the country's first inscription, added in 1979; Asante Traditional Buildings is the most recent, listed in 1980.
Start with Asante Traditional Buildings and Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 1979
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- KMSKumasi1 site
- ACCAccra1 site
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All 2 sites in Ghana
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ghana
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Traditional BuildingsTo the north-east of Kumasi, these are the last material remains of the great Asante civilization, which reached its hig. | 1980 | Cultural | To the north-east of Kumasi, these are the last material remains of the great Asante civilization, which reached its hig. |
| Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western RegionsThe remains of fortified trading-posts, erected between 1482 and 1786, can still be seen along the coast of Ghana betwee. | 1979 | Cultural | The remains of fortified trading-posts, erected between 1482 and 1786, can still be seen along the coast of Ghana betwee. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Ghana
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Ghana?
- Ghana has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Ghana?
- Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions was inscribed in 1979. The remains of fortified trading-posts, erected between 1482 and 1786, can still be seen along the coast of Ghana betwee.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Ghana?
- Asante Traditional Buildings, inscribed in 1980. To the north-east of Kumasi, these are the last material remains of the great Asante civilization, which reached its hig.
- Which UNESCO sites in Ghana are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Ghana.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Ghana?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Ghana's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions (1979). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Ghanaian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 2 Ghanaian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.