Independence Arch
The Independence Arch is a national monument located at Black Star Square in Accra, the capital of Ghana. It forms part of a complex of monuments commemorating the country's independence from British colonial rule in 1957.
- Tourist attraction
- …stands 30 metres (98 feet) tall
- Description: Ahofadi Arch
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Black Star Square and Accra Sports Stadium.
Black Star Square
Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square…
110 metres north of Independence Arch
Accra Sports Stadium
The Accra Sports Stadium, formerly named the Ohene…
550 metres north of Independence Arch
Black Star Gate
The Black Star Gate is a monument located in Accra, Ghana, at the center of Black Star Square.
280 metres north of Independence Arch
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Accra and Osu.
Independence Arch
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Latitude
5.54648° or 5° 32′ 47″ north
Longitude
-0.19241° or 0° 11′ 33″ west
Open location code
6CQXGRW5+H2
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
tourism = attraction
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Independence Arch” goes by many names.
Independence ArchHausa
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