Parliament House, Accra
The Parliament House of Ghana is the official seat of the Speaker of Parliament of the country and also serves as Parliament of Ghana. It also has offices which serve temporal offices of certain members of parliament. It was designed by Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana.
Today's Parliament is located in the building of the former Kwame Nkrumah Conference Center, where it moved in 1981. Nowadays, due to its convenient location in the busy area, with the neighboring State House, it is one of the most famous buildings in Central Accra and the most significant institution in the country. There is a fine square with decorative plants and palms in front of the House.
Today's Parliament is located in the building of the former Kwame Nkrumah Conference Center, where it moved in 1981. Nowadays, due to its convenient location in the busy area, with the neighboring State House, it is one of the most famous buildings in Central Accra and the most significant institution in the country. There is a fine square with decorative plants and palms in front of the House.
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Sight Name: Parliament House
Sight Location: Accra, Ghana (See walking tours in Accra)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Accra, Ghana (See walking tours in Accra)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Accra, Ghana
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Accra is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Central Accra Walk
Accra is one of the most popular destinations in Western Africa. It has a lot of unique attractions to visit. The National Museum will teach you about the history and culture of this city. It also has several well preserved forts dating back to the British colonization period. Shopping at local markets is a great pleasure. Take the following tour to discover the wonderful city of Accra!
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.1 Km or 4.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.1 Km or 4.4 Miles
Accra Waterfront Walking Tour
Accra, the capital of Ghana, sitting on the Gulf of Guinea coast in West Africa, is a charming city renowned for its golden sand beaches and bustling nightlife. Wandering along its coastline, enjoying the Atlantic breeze, you will find alongside many entertainment venues a number of historic sites as well. The most prominent of them, undoubtedly, is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park commemorating... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles