Independence Arch Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ghana, Tours & Travel

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Independence Arch- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Ghana; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Independence Arch, located within Accra's Black Star Square, stands as a prominent symbol of Ghana's transition from colonial rule to self-governance in 1957. Commissioned by Kwame Nkrumah and completed in 1961, the monument forms part of a ceremonial complex that includes the Black Star Gate and the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier. Together, these structures commemorate the country's independence movement and those who contributed to it. The square itself serves as the main venue for national events, including the annual Independence Day parade on March 6. The arch, set against the Gulf of Guinea, remains under military guard, restricting close-up photography without permission.

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Reviews of Independence Arch

Angie Williams

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-03

The architecture and attention to detail is amazing. The Ghanaian culture values and respects it's monuments.
Vicki Liao

3
Reviewed: 2024-05-24

The views up there are ok(as shown in the photos). We were instructed by our guide to pay the guy at the stairs entrance 30 cedis. We gave him a 50-cedis bill since we did not have change nor did he.
Josh Noi

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-08

Great Experience ❤️ from our Tour Guide😍. He is very knowledgeable and knowledgeable about Greater Accra😘. Contact Mr Noisty on +233 558712206 for the best experience in Accra🎉. We did an Accra city tour to various important places in Accra to learn about the great history of Ghana and west Africa🌍🇬🇭
Legends l

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-07

Arch in remembrance of Ghana’s independence. Must visit site in Ghana all be it very simple. Aerial views from the top of the arch overlooking Independence square and the national football stadium as well as the sea. To go up the arch, you may have to pay a small fee.
Sara Della Santa

2
Reviewed: 2024-02-22

Great history, but the monument itself is not very special.. just some blocks of stones. They really could have done better to celebrate the country and its rich culture and not just build a bad copy of Western monuments..