Elmina asks visitors to hold architecture and trauma together

The coastal town combines fishing life, forts and centuries of Atlantic history.

By Travel Desk · Hospitality and responsible tourism · 2 min read

Editorial illustration for “Elmina asks visitors to hold architecture and trauma together” — Na Wetin Dey Happen original editorial image — created for this article; conceptual, not a documentary photograph

The coastal town combines fishing life, forts and centuries of Atlantic history.

A serious visit listens to local interpretation and leaves room for reflection.

Elmina Castle forms part of Ghana’s UNESCO-listed forts and castles.

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