Description of the attraction
Victoriaborg was developed in the late nineteenth century and was an exclusive European residential area. At that time, the historic area was located on the eastern outskirts, outside of Acre, next to the cliffs, where it was always windy. The complex included luxury homes, a racetrack, golf, polo and cricket courses, tennis courts, and racially segregated hospitals. It was a piece of England that was brought to the face of the city of Accra. As the policy expanded, the suburb of Victoriaborg was incorporated into the city's districts.
After Ghana gained independence, Victoriaborg was de-Europeanized. This area was nationalized symbolically: the main financial institution of the country, the ministries, the Independence Square and the central offices of the newly created national companies were deliberately founded here.
Today, the block's architecture ranges from elegant Georgian colonial buildings to sparkling modern high-rise buildings, illustrating the transition from the Victorian suburb to the modern business district. The former European complex now contains a number of important landmarks and new institutions. It houses the Supreme Court of Ghana, Memorial Park and the mausoleum of the former President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah. Nearby there is a centenary Anglican church - the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
One of the two largest street markets where you can buy pretty much everything from food to suitcase is Makola Shopping Center. Here, the national flavor is felt especially sharply. The Ghanaian Independence Arch is located in Independence Square, formerly known as the Black Star, the second largest in the world. There is a guard of honor, which is forbidden to be removed.
Victoriaborg is home to Ohene Dian Stadium and the National Hockey League, as well as the National Bank of Ghana and the State House of Representatives.
