There are a number of Tourist Attractions in Cape Coast. Cape Coast has a lot to offer to the tourists. The two major tourist attractions in Cape Coast are Kakum National Park in Cape Coast and Cape Coast.
One of the most important tourist attractions in Cape Coast is the Kakum National Park. It was in the year 1990 that the park was established. It stretches up to an area of 350 square kilometers. The Kakum National Park in Cape Coast is nestled in proximity to the Elmina, which is nearby Abrafo. Abrafo is a small town. The park is covered with tropical rainforest.
You will get to know about various species of plants and their medical importance. It is also the hub of the rare animals. Some of the endangered species are Mona-Meerkat, forest buffalo, pygmy elephants and a lot more. The authorities manage the park in the best way. The Kakum National Park, Cape Coast has an important attraction, which is the round tour on the hanging bridge of forest. You can also enjoy the Canopy Walkway, which is about 40 meters high. This walkway includes 7 bridges and stretches up to an area of 330 meters.
Cape Coast Castle is considered to be the fortification of Ghana. It was first constructed in timber. It was established in the year 1653. However, later it was again reestablished in stone. In the year 1663 the Danes had captured the Swedish gold Coast. In the year 1664 British destroyed the Cape Coast Castle. The Committee of Merchants again reestablished it during the 18th century. It was established as a depot of storing the timber and gold and was also used as the main hub of trans-Atlantic slave trade. It was in the year 1920 that the castle was under the administration of British Public Works Department. In the year 1990s the Ghanaian Government restored the Government.
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