Cape Coast Castle

This castle has survived many gruelling times. It contains evidences of the slave trade periods and it is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites because of its history. This castle has been ruled by many powers since it was built. It was first ruled by the Dutch before the Swede took over and renamed it Fort Carolusburg in 1652. Both local and European powers contested for the ownership of this castle until it was finally captured by the British in 1664 after a four-day battle. It was then renamed Cape Coast Castle, which it bears till date. It became Britain's seat of power here in Ghana before the seat was moved to Christianborg castle in Accra.