UNESCO Sites in Ghana

Ghana UNESCO has registered 2 sites on the World Heritage list and 6 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Ghana and the corresponding map.

Ghana UNESCO list

1. Asante Traditional Buildings
2. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central, and Western Regions

Ghana UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Ghana.

Description

1. Asante Traditional Buildings are a group of earthen structures located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. These buildings are notable for their unique architectural style and serve as the traditional residences of the Ashanti people. The structures are made from local materials such as wood, mud, and thatch and are decorated with colorful murals and carvings.
2. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central, and Western Regions refer to a group of colonial-era fortifications and trading posts located along the coast of Ghana. European powers such as the Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Danish built these forts and castles during the 15th to 18th centuries and played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. They have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are notable for their historical significance and architectural beauty.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ghana have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Mole National Park
2. Tenzug – Tallensi settlements
3. Navrongo Catholic Cathedral
4. Nzulezu Stilt Settlement
5. Trade Pilgrimage Routes of North-Western Ghana
6. Kakum National Park (Assin Attandanso Reserve)