Elmina Castle - Wikipedia
Elmina Castle is a historical site, and was a major filming location for Werner Herzog 's 1987 drama film Cobra Verde. The castle is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with other …
Elmina Castle | History, Slavery, & Facts | Britannica
Elmina Castle is a fortified castle in Elmina, Ghana, that is thought to be the oldest surviving European building in Africa south of the Sahara. Built in 1482 by the Portuguese to protect the gold trade, …
Elmina Castle and its Dark History of Enslavement, Torture, and Death
Oct 18, 2025 · Elmina Castle is a white-washed Medieval Castle on the coast of Ghana. It was the first – and for many centuries – the largest, European building constructed in tropical Africa.
Elmina Castle Ghana | Full History from 1482 to Present Day
Jul 26, 2025 · Perched on the coast of Elmina in Ghana’s Central Region is one of Africa’s most haunting and historically significant landmarks, Elmina Castle. Built in 1482, it stands as the oldest …
Elmina Castle or St. George Castle | GhanaTRVL
May 9, 2023 · Elmina Castle, also known as St. George Castle, in the central region of Ghana, in a coastal town called Elmina, serves as a testament to the complex history and dark past of …
Elmina Castle: The Oldest Slave Fort in Sub-Saharan Africa
May 26, 2024 · The Portuguese first established St. George‘s Castle (now known as Elmina Castle) in 1482 as a trading settlement and rest stop for ships plying the maritime routes between Europe and …
Wonders of the African World - Slave Kingdoms - Elmina - PBS
Elmina Castle is preserved as a Ghanaian national museum and monument and is designated as a World Heritage Monument under UNESCO. It offers daily historical tours and is an extremely popular...
Elmina Castle: Guide to Ghana’s Oldest European Fortress
About 80 miles west of Accra, Elmina Castle is located in the fishing town of Elmina in Ghana’s Central Region. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts thousands of visitors every year interested …
St. George’s Castle (Elmina Castle), Elmina (1482)
Renowned as the first major European construction in tropical Africa, St. George’s Castle, in the town of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana, was founded by the Portuguese in 1482.
Digital Elmina – Recording, Visualizing, Analyzing and Preserving …
Built in 1482 by the Portuguese Crown, São Jorge da Mina (or, more commonly, Elmina Castle) is the oldest European structure in Sub-Saharan Africa and the first of many fortified trading bases that …