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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Accra

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Accra, Ghana

Updated July 14, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Accra

Accra, Ghana

La Tante DC 10

This grounded passenger jet is now a restaurant, complete with rows of seats and “flight attendant” servers.

Accra, Ghana

Ga-Adangbe Caskets - Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop

The clever workshop that has been designing some of the most unusual coffins imaginable.

Accra, Ghana

Black Star Square

An enormous public square and parade ground built to celebrate Ghana's independence.

Accra, Ghana

Agbogbloshie

The world’s largest digital waste dump has become a site where organized criminals hack into confidential government data.
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Accra, Ghana

La Tante DC 10

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