EU: Stadsgezicht met haven vanaf Elmina Castle (2002) 1
2002 Elmina, Ghana
The town and harbor of Elmina, Ghana, seen from Elmina Castle in 2002. Built by the Portuguese in 1482 as Sao Jorge da Mina, it is the oldest European-built structure in sub-Saharan Africa and later passed to Dutch and British control.
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Elmina town through time — all 82 photos taken here (1870–2023) →
