Independence Square
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DJtrinivibes
Bronx, NY1,841 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Beautiful site just to reflect on our past!! Be careful trying to cross the main road getting to this site but overall a beautiful site. At the moment I was there the grounds was not taken care of (grass very high and they was cleaning up) On site there was a great tour guide/ security guard and he helped us take out amazing pictures and we went to the roof to the Black star. Great site . You can spend like 10 to 20 mins taking pictures. Nothing else there. Enjoy
Written July 2, 2024
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Rob Nesbit
Warsaw, Poland4,711 contributions
Dec 2021
Spent an hour here wandering around the large park and square, also taking a trip up the Black Star Gate, with great views at the top.
A local tour guide gave us a quick history behind Ghanaian independence, the Black Star and the reason behind the square, was interesting.
Worth having a look, and on a good day the views are nice.
A local tour guide gave us a quick history behind Ghanaian independence, the Black Star and the reason behind the square, was interesting.
Worth having a look, and on a good day the views are nice.
Written December 27, 2021
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tch912
Baltimore, MD438 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I was happy to see it, but the best thing was the beach on the side. The beach is beautiful in its natural state. My driver gave a guard some cedis and he let us walk down to the beach. The beach is the hidden gem behind the monument.
Ghanian people are very proud of Independence Square, I was happy to share in their experience.
Ghanian people are very proud of Independence Square, I was happy to share in their experience.
Written April 26, 2022
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NYC D
6 contributions
May 2023
This square signifies the freedom of Ghana from the British rule. Yes, the British rule, which was in 1957. Ghana prides itself on being free from the British and creating its own identity. This location is symbolic of that. There is a good tour guide to use for tours and history of this location. His name is Edem K via GuruWalk. Please check him out and he does it completely free.
Written June 2, 2023
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Eco Tour Ghana
Greater Accra, Ghana604 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Great Experience ❤️ with Eco Tour Ghana 🇬đź‡. Our Tour Guide was very knowledgeable 🥰 and Experienced ❤️ as he took us to various attractions in Accra including the Black star Gate 🇬đź‡and other attractions in Accra. Contact Mr Noisty on +233 558712206 for the best Experience 🥰.
Written March 18, 2024
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Way Farer
Rijeka, Croatia135 contributions
Oct 2020
One of the few places that offer good photo opportunities in Accra. It won’t take much of your time, but it’s a must-see if you are in Ghanaian capital. And usually pretty much deserted, so apart from a few security guards, the chances are, you’ll have the place for yourself.
Written November 28, 2020
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Ben
Taby, Sweden1,569 contributions
Feb 2021 • Business
Big thing happens for good people!
Those who fight for what they believe in will sooner or later succeed!
This it where It started long time ago!đź‘Ť
Those who fight for what they believe in will sooner or later succeed!
This it where It started long time ago!đź‘Ť
Written February 4, 2021
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Oyetola
Lagos, Nigeria453 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
It’s one of the places you should visit when in Accra.
There is a guide on site,who will fill you in on the history of the place.
There is a guide on site,who will fill you in on the history of the place.
Written January 28, 2020
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Talyrobin
Hayward, California, United States57 contributions
Aug 2019
Visited here in August 2019. I didn't climb to the top as there was a fee. Took photos in the square like all other tourists. There isn't much else to do here.
Written November 5, 2019
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Moonlighter88
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK244 contributions
Apr 2018
This is a very nice modern building and area in Accra itself. Its very school kid orientated with hundreds of kids dancing . singing and playing
Written June 12, 2018
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I confused why governments or regimes keeps changing name of the place. Black Star Square or Independence Sq?
Written November 21, 2017
Of course, I can provide no official explanation. I'm not even sure Ghana's government has different names for this combined area. The Black Star arch is a monument across the way from the parade grounds & stands. In any case it is not unusual for people to have multiple names for same events and places. In the case of the USA we call July 4th "Independence Day" or the "4th of July holiday." I notice that these different names result in multiple listings for the same or similar events/places on our TripAdvisor recommendations.
Written November 21, 2017
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