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Top Five Places to Visit in Accra as a Tourist

Accra is one of the hip and modern cities of Africa. It is one of the most populous areas of the African country Ghana. There is an international airport as well to which you can reach by finding cheap flights to Accra by Reliance Travels or any of the other reliable travelling agency. The international airport at Accra known as Kotoka International Airport is amongst the busiest international airports of the African continent. Accra has been able to establish itself as a leading tourist destination and tourists from all over the world visit it. Accra has become the center of attention for tourists mainly from the North America and Europe. If you plan your trip to Accra in advance, you can expect some real excitement and fun. There are many well renowned hotels in Accra which provide comfortable living experience to tourists. You can roam around the city by availing rent a car service. Many hotels also offer taxi for hire. Now, let us have a look at the top five places to see in Accra.

National Theatre

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The National Theatre in Accra was built in around 1990. This theatre has been funded by the Chinese Government. The main aim of establishing this theatre has been to promote the performing arts in the city. The theatre is located within the center of the city. There are three companies residing in it including The National Dance Company, The National Symphony Orchestra, and The National Theatre Players.

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Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park

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This is the museum which has all the remains of Dr Kwane Nkrumah. He was the first president of Ghana. The main reason for building this mausoleum was to pay tribute to the first president of Ghana. He played a major role in the independence of Ghana.

Jamestown

Jamestown is one of the oldest places in Africa. It had been established back in the 17th century. It is the oldest part of the Accra city. Despite of its historic nature, Jamestown is still used as a fishing harbor. Tourists interested in exploring the colonial history of Accra can find it all in Jamestown. Jamestown was once scarcely populated but due to the commercial activity on the rise, it has become a densely populated area in the city.

Makola Market

This is one of the most happening places in Accra. Tourists coming to the city can find a lot of shopping places in Makola Market. They can easily find a lot of discounted items in the market as well. One notable aspect of the market is that all the shopkeepers are women. The main items that are sold in the market include shoes, medicines, pots, and fresh food items.

Labadi Beach

There are several beaches in Accra. However, the most famous of all is Labadi Beach. People who love to go to beaches will find it a heaven for unwinding themselves. There is an entrance fee charged to the tourists entering the beach. However, if you are residing in one of the hotels within the beach, you can go to the beach without paying any entrance fee.

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