View Full Version : Accra - Ghana


De Snor
November 4th, 2004, 10:26 AM
http://teachers.bcp.org/spinkston/Ghana/View%20from%20Hotel.jpg

http://www.hot97uk.com/downtown.JPG

http://www.winne.com/ghana2/images/ACCRA-construction.jpg

http://www.ashesi.org/GHANA/TOUR/tour10.jpg

http://www.viestintaliitto.fi/kirjatyo/2004/3/kuvat/gh-accra.jpg

http://www.kinderkulturkarawane.de/2003/pics/nationaltheater.jpg

http://www.isep.org/nus/ghana/theatre3.JPG

lumpia
November 5th, 2004, 05:12 AM
http://www.macalester.edu/geography/courses/geog261/eskidmore/beautiful.jpg
my dad's from there :) i've been there before: so alive, surprisingly spacious n clean, and extremely friendly. its one of Africa's urban success stories in its infrastructure and growing economy and investement. it has ALOT of potential, and is quite impressive for an African city metro of only 1.5 million people :) but, atm, to be honest i must say the skyline's ermm.. DEAD (lol) :( but i'd love see a pic of the skyline in 10-15 yrs time.

SeeMacau
November 5th, 2004, 05:29 AM
The national theatre looks nice ..

But nothing much around the city. 4/10

skyscraperking2005
November 5th, 2004, 07:05 PM
This is a great city that will have a great skyline in the future. My family comes from ghana. It is a peaceful and vibrant city at night with virtually no crime at all :) 5/10 to the skyline at present though.

some other architecture and pics around the city:

http://www.ashesi.org/GHANA/TOUR/tour9.jpg (independance arch - like a little arc de triomphe!!)

http://www.ashesi.org/GHANA/TOUR/tour11.jpg (elmina castle near accra)

http://www.start-page.net/covenant/omag/omag.h2.jpg (overhead shot)

http://www.ldsmag.com/churchupdate/images/ghanaPhotos/ghanaTemple/031125_Ghana_ext_IR3675.jpg (accra temple)

http://www.esu.edu/~seq/esu2001scb.jpg (government building)

http://www.scep.nl/verzet_feest/images/illu/ghana124KIT.jpg
http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiabroad/programs/GhanaInternship/GhanaPhotos/Accra/ParadeGroundsFromSoccerStadium_lg.jpg (independance square)

http://galen-frysinger.com/graphics/ghana09.jpg (university)

and of course my favourite...

http://www.ashesi.org/GHANA/TOUR/tour10.jpg (national theatre)

skyscraperking2005
November 5th, 2004, 07:08 PM
lumpia's taken the words right out of my mouth! One of the best cities ive ever gone too! :)

Nick in Atlanta
November 5th, 2004, 08:09 PM
I'll have to agree with Lumpia that the Downtown is somewhat lacking, but as Ghana is quite a stable country, the future looks bright. Also, any country that takes as much pride in its National Theatre building has got to have its priorities in the right direction!!

No vote now...I'll hold off a few years.

skyscraperking2005
November 5th, 2004, 08:24 PM
http://69.41.227.74/GHP/img/pics/59028063.jpg

this pic of the skyline was taken in may 2002 and there have been several building projects since then.

skyscraperking2005
November 5th, 2004, 08:28 PM
http://69.41.227.74/GHP/img/pics/44289048.jpg
Kwame Nkrumah Park

skyscraperking2005
November 5th, 2004, 08:34 PM
http://69.41.227.74/GHP/img/pics/37726865.jpg

aburi park

lumpia
November 6th, 2004, 04:32 PM
Actually, i remember seeing loads of cranes the last time i was in Accra (2002), so i'm sure the skylines growing as i type. I've heard that Kotoka International Airport (thats the Airport in Accra) has now been expanded and the new buildings added are glass n steel beauties :) I'd love to see pics of either the plans or how the new Kotoka looks :)

skyscraperking2005
November 6th, 2004, 06:40 PM
Kotoka International Airport Extension Information and Pics (http://www.azhararchitecture.com/Project_99_Kotoka.htm)

Lumpia here is the recent plans and pics for Kotoka International Airport Extension.

Nick in Atlanta
November 6th, 2004, 09:08 PM
Hopefully they will build the new airport, but it looks like they expect it to cost only $76 million dollars. I think a new modern airport will cost quite a bit more than that.

MattSal
May 31st, 2005, 04:20 PM
Nothing special to see here. I give it a 5/10.

SoboleuS
May 31st, 2005, 10:27 PM
Not very impressive, but quite good for Africa. 6/10

You are to blame
June 9th, 2005, 04:52 PM
some various Accra pics

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/lance_marlon/GHAcityview.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/lance_marlon/5220Accra.jpg
http://www.moxon.net/images/ghana/accra6.jpg
http://www.taylorwoodrow.com/3/images/TayWhatWeDo2.jpg
http://www.taylorwoodrow.com/3/images/TayOurProj.jpg
http://www.taylorwoodrow.com/3/images/TayOurBusi2.jpg

B@dGuYoM
June 9th, 2005, 04:58 PM
7/10

lumpia
June 9th, 2005, 06:03 PM
Kotoka International Airport Extension Information and Pics (http://www.azhararchitecture.com/Project_99_Kotoka.htm)

Lumpia here is the recent plans and pics for Kotoka International Airport Extension.
Wow! Thanks alot for the link.. i like what i'm seeing! it keeps a distinct Ghanaian flavour while still being ultra-modern, the roof is in the shape of the Golden Stool, and they've even made the shade at the departure entrance in a kente design! It still seems abit too southern-focused tho.. They couldve put in a few more influences from the north in the design as well to balance it out, for instance, the Larabanga mosque in the north is one of the oldest mosques in Africa, and one of Ghana's most beautiful traditional buildings..

But, its great! :okay: A better international airport means better international investment ;)

You are to blame
January 21st, 2006, 08:54 AM
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iņaki-garcia
January 22nd, 2006, 12:12 AM
Interesting place

Motul
January 23rd, 2006, 05:58 AM
Wow, nice! I've been wanting to see some pics of this place, my best friend is from there and luckily I will go spend the summer with her over there!!!

Skyline-wise, I give it a 7

LordMarshall
January 23rd, 2006, 06:11 AM
7/10

but the there seems to be a great deal of potential

THT90
January 23rd, 2006, 06:17 AM
6/10 - There should be more, but this isn't a bad start.

Pruim
February 25th, 2006, 07:44 PM
almost no skyline 4/10

forvine
March 31st, 2006, 04:07 AM
5/10

Sinjin P.
April 25th, 2006, 05:58 AM
4/10

LMCA1990
April 25th, 2006, 10:09 PM
7/10- very well-developed for an african country, nice density and i see some nice arquitecture.

diz
April 26th, 2006, 08:11 AM
improving!

7/10

Mosaic
April 26th, 2006, 10:39 AM
3/10

Rayman2
April 26th, 2006, 10:49 AM
3 out of 10

Very Controversial
October 16th, 2006, 05:08 PM
Pretty city, skyline - 5/10

Dreamlıneя
October 16th, 2006, 11:17 PM
5/10

SactoSpam
November 8th, 2006, 09:04 AM
Barely any highrises -- 3/10

You are to blame
December 19th, 2006, 03:49 AM
some more recent pics

http://static.flickr.com/96/230884917_f53621caa7_o.jpg
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http://static.flickr.com/54/163270020_e540d5558f_o.jpg
http://www.douglashenderson.com/accra/images/DSC_0553.jpg

You are to blame
March 4th, 2007, 10:15 PM
Accra !!!!!!!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/15/20887951_95f4e7183f.jpg?v=0
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/12/69361285_76c9dec9ae.jpg?v=0

GreenUrbano
March 5th, 2007, 06:04 AM
8/10

Tbite
March 5th, 2007, 01:13 PM
Accra is looking good :cheers2:

ZZ-II
April 6th, 2007, 03:38 PM
5/10

Kailyas
January 7th, 2008, 01:20 PM
6.5/10

lumpia
January 8th, 2008, 05:41 AM
Go Accra! I so wanna visit there again!

7/10 for now ;)

Skyman
January 14th, 2008, 07:01 AM
6/10

W!CKED
July 30th, 2008, 03:01 AM
5/10

Brisbaner21
July 30th, 2008, 03:09 AM
6/10

Kawasaki KG
November 5th, 2008, 10:28 AM
1.5/10

Kawasaki KG
November 5th, 2008, 10:28 AM
http://i35.tinypic.com/fdcytt.jpg

fozzy
November 5th, 2008, 05:44 PM
A very pleasant surprise i give it 6/10.

dmagsteph
November 6th, 2008, 12:19 AM
4,5/10

Not enough height !

/ Lille, France : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=23152282#post23152282

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5448/768vp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

You are to blame
January 28th, 2009, 03:44 AM
Accra - Ghana

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Accra Mall
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Accra Mall - Outdoor food court.
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http://www.accramall.com/gallery/accramall_bgpic6.jpg

and a Puma store

http://www.accramall.com/gallery/accramall_bgpic14.jpg

a Swatch brand store

http://www.accramall.com/gallery/accramall_bgpic11.jpg

a Sony brand store

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Kofi Annan peace keeping centre
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GHANA'S PARLIAMENT
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sieradzanin1
January 29th, 2009, 07:21 PM
10/10

christos-greece
January 29th, 2009, 08:17 PM
7/10

girlicious_likeme
February 1st, 2009, 06:30 AM
good. 8

Miguel_Prat
February 3rd, 2009, 01:06 AM
4/10

romanito
February 3rd, 2009, 11:25 AM
> 3.5 /10

tonyssa
May 17th, 2009, 02:31 AM
4.5/10

henry hill
June 22nd, 2009, 06:02 PM
5/10

Lariabian
June 22nd, 2009, 06:06 PM
6/10

Srdjan Adamovic
June 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM
4.5/10

Srdjan Adamovic
June 22nd, 2009, 06:31 PM
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Srdjan Adamovic
June 22nd, 2009, 06:37 PM
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Jan Del Castillo
October 26th, 2009, 09:40 AM
6. Regards.

KAZAN RESIDENT
November 30th, 2009, 07:44 PM
5/10

You are to blame
December 5th, 2009, 10:10 PM
ACCRA

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Heroico
December 7th, 2009, 05:12 PM
http://i35.tinypic.com/fdcytt.jpg

5/10

Mintali
July 7th, 2010, 12:44 PM
I love the cleanlines of the city, but they have to do something about the CBD in order to compete the likes of Nairobi, Abidjan and Harare

Happy Man
July 7th, 2010, 01:36 PM
not bad...6.5/10

Imperfect Ending
July 8th, 2010, 12:51 AM
4.5/10

Geocarlos
July 10th, 2010, 04:20 AM
Still developing. Great potential although.

tita01
November 29th, 2011, 11:28 AM
beautiful

Deus Ex
December 1st, 2011, 02:00 PM
5
Just like Yangon.

Leonardo M. Gaz
April 17th, 2012, 08:36 AM
3.5/10

tita01
April 17th, 2012, 11:54 AM
3.5/10

:bash::bash::bash: what about those brazilian cities?? :nuts::nuts:

tita01
April 17th, 2012, 11:55 AM
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O-hU-gMuLa8/T25VrB0fcEI/AAAAAAAAKrA/IlD4_NNP_SA/s1600/Landscapes+and+Interiors+by+Onefotos2.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9LgoI2KryUc/T25TdxY5ZUI/AAAAAAAAKqY/3pcdq8eIcMw/s1600/Onefotos+accra+sky.jpg

growing city of accra

tita01
April 17th, 2012, 11:56 AM
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accra architecture

tita01
April 17th, 2012, 11:58 AM
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XRClS4i4jB4/TyUPzAyABsI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/uUSN28dFwFE/s912/20111222%2520075442.JPG (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XRClS4i4jB4/TyUPzAyABsI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/uUSN28dFwFE/s912/20111222%2520075442.JPG)

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Accra Tallest Building the Villagio Vista !!!! @ 150m Tallest Residential Building in West Africa :)

tita01
April 17th, 2012, 11:59 AM
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accra cityscape (night)

tita01
April 17th, 2012, 12:02 PM
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night

Leonardo M. Gaz
April 17th, 2012, 07:16 PM
:bash::bash::bash: what about those brazilian cities?? :nuts::nuts:

And again, those Brazilian cities that have posted between 10,000 and 50,000 inhabitants and this city was the capital of a nation, with a larger number of inhabitants and is the main city in the country, has a low skyline, ie, there was a greater requirement