Side view of Elmina Castle from the coast
2025 Elmina, Ghana
Seen across the lagoon mouth from a rocky point, Elmina Castle's whitewashed walls and palm-lined shore mark the site of one of the oldest European-built structures in sub-Saharan Africa, founded by Portuguese traders in the 15th century.
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Coast of Elmina through time — all 4 photos taken here (2025–2025) →
