Accra
Ghana's beating heart is sure to inspire love letters. The capital's markets are flush with color and activity – local vendors are as likely to engage in a lengthy conversation as they are to sell you a bolt of vibrant Ghanaian fabric.
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Top places to visit in Accra
Discover the best attractions in Accra from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in AccraANO Centre for Cultural Research -
Attraction in AccraMakola Market -
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Attraction in AccraThe Studio -
Attraction in AccraBritish Council -
Attraction in AccraLegon Botanical Gardens -
Attraction in AccraFlagstaff House - Attraction in AccraNational Museum
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Best Things to Do
With an extensive restaurant scene, exhilarating nightlife and incredible history, running out of things to do in Accra simply isn’t possible.
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