Elmina Castle
2015 Elmina, Ghana
Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina, is the oldest European-built structure in sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed at Elmina, Ghana, in 2015.
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Elmina Castle through time — all 21 photos taken here (1953–2025) →
