It may be a little out of the way, but this is great value, with spotless, spacious rooms, a lovely garden and a good restaurant.
Swan Hotel
Accra
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ANO Centre for Cultural Research
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Kwame Nkrumah Park and Mausoleum
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Set in pleasant grounds, the national museum features excellent displays on various aspects of Ghanaian culture and history. The displays on local crafts,…
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Organises cultural events and lectures. Also has an air-con library with English newspapers and magazines.
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5. Kwame Nkrumah Park and Mausoleum
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This gracious red-brick Anglican Church was completed by the British in 1894.
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This imposing arch adjacent to Independence Sq is crowned by a large black star, Ghana's national symbol. Note: taking photos is forbidden.
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