Fort Amsterdam — Attraction in Central Region

Fort Amsterdam Slave Castle in Abandze, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a great edifice to behold!!

Am informed that it was built by the English between 1638 and 1645 as Fort Cormantin and was captured by admiral Michiel de Ruyter of the Dutch West India Company in 1665, in retaliation for the capture of several Dutch forts by the English Admiral Holmes in 1664.

I could not get into the castle proper but my interaction with the local people revealed that it was in ruins and if properly rehabilitated, it would attract a lot of tourists and consequently, revenue for...

Isolated on a hill in Kormanti, Fort Amsterdam is one of the many Heritage sites in the Central Region of Ghana. It makes for attractive viewing from a distance for travelers looking out their vehicle windows onto the hills and greenery that engulf the main road into the region. All the history it carries and lessons from it is accessible when one gets closer enough and engage the tour guides in and...

The castle is currently being restored (as of 2019) but you can still visit it, no problemo. Senior director Kofi will take you around for a historical tour of the castle for 10 cedis per person. He's super fun and knowledgeable. The view is great. As you'll be the only people there it makes for a super authentic, non-touristy...