Elmina Castle Castle in Cape Coast 02
2023 Elmina, Ghana
Elmina Castle on Ghana's coast, photographed in 2023. Founded by Portuguese traders in 1482, it stands as one of the oldest European-built structures in sub-Saharan Africa and today draws visitors as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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