Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de São Jorge da Mina , also known as Castelo da Mina or simply Mina , in present-day …See more
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Sep 5, 2024
If you are interested in the history of slavery, Elmina Castle is a must see. This is not a joyful experience, but yet one that is a worthwhile visit. The Castle was the largest of the several slav… Full review by CaliforniaTraveler37
Sep 2, 2024
This castle is a strangely European piece of architecture reflecting the Portuguese, Swedes, Danes, Dutch and British that successively exploited this piece of Africa. It is amazingly well preserved … Full review by liverpool1023
Aug 23, 2024
This was one of the things we wanted to do as Grandparents from Holland We encourage every diaspora to visit the door of no return and pay their last respects with our Ancestors . Book your trip wit… Full review by ecotourghana
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Hi , please would you recommend Elmina Castle as a tourist destination? and why? and how can i travel from spain to there
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Did you experience or see anything that shows that it's true that people have suffered there before?
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The structure of the place and the storytelling from the guides set the imagination stirring. Especially the hole where they forced the slaves through!
Please what were your experience when you visied the Elmina Castle
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The El Mina “Castle” (actually a fortress/slave dungeon) was very impactful. The guides are very knowledgeable and tell the story clearly and passionately. It was heartbreaking but …
The El Mina “Castle” (actually a fortress/slave dungeon) was very impactful. The guides are very knowledgeable and tell the story clearly and passionately. It was heartbreaking but very educational and a fascinating experience that I HIGHLY recommend. If you can only visit one “castle” this is the one.
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