Fort Coenraadsburg
Central Region, Ghana
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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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Fort Coenraadsburg, also known as Fort São Tiago da Mina, is a small fortification built in 1652 in Ghana's Central Region, positioned opposite Elmina Castle to provide defensive support against attacks. Constructed around a Portuguese chapel dedicated to Saint Jago, the fort stands as tangible evidence of Portugal's colonial presence and the Atlantic slave trade operations along the West African coast. Recognized for its historical significance, Fort Coenraadsburg was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 alongside other Ghanaian castles, forming part of the broader Heritage of Portuguese Influence in Ghana and the nation's material cultural heritage.
- Built
- Type
- castle, fort
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Heritage of Portuguese Influence
- Place
- Central Region, Ghana
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