Visit the District of Accra to spend a nice vacation
Ghana is one of the spots in South Africa that is increasingly becoming a popular tourist spot for the world travellers for all the natural beauty, the lifestyle and the wonders it holds. Accra is the largest city in Ghana and also serves as the capital of this state. It has a whooping population of nearly 4 million people and is also known to be serving as the capital for the greater Accra region and the Accra metropolitan District. Busy little place it is. Being a coastal city, Accra attracts a lot of port activity. In the past it was respected with the position of being capital of the Gold Coast. This was around the year 1877 when it was still under the colony of the British. The city lies beautifully along the Atlantic coast of Ghana, giving it a beautiful view which most of the coastal cities are blessed with. Architecture: Accra amongst all the other cities in Ghana is especially known for its architecture as it provides a drastic diversity to the eyes of the viewer. Not only does it hold a beautiful reminiscence of the past, with its beautifully maintained old architectural work and buildings, but has also shown its extremely modern side with its edgily built strong skyscrapers. This portrays Accra a beautiful combination of both traditional and modern as it has surfaced long in to a modern cosmopolitan area. This little mix makes Accra an architectural delight. Culture: Just like the mix in the architecture, there is a blend in the culture and lifestyle of Accra as well. People are religious and respect the history but are not bound by it. It is good to see how freely they have advanced and made technological advancements and have made peace with modern living beautifully. Modern living is practiced by almost every household and is an evident lifestyle choice. As a result of this, the travellers who may be travelling, for that matter, from any part of the world should not be having any trouble in becoming comfortable, and feel at home here in Accra. Tourist attractions and places to visit: Accra can be nominated as the cultural capital of the country as well, since there are a number of places to visit inside the perimeters of this beautiful city. Some of the many places to visit include