⛪ Cape Coast Castle Church

About This Sacred Site

The chapel within Cape Coast Castle stands directly above the dungeons where enslaved Africans were held before being shipped across the Atlantic. Built by the British in the 17th century, the castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a profound symbol of the transatlantic slave trade. The church above the dungeons has become a powerful site for spiritual reflection, reconciliation, and pilgrimage, particularly during Ghana's 'Year of Return' and related heritage events.

Key Facts

• •UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979
• •The church sits directly above dungeons that held up to 1,000 enslaved people at a time
• •Served as the seat of British colonial government in the Gold Coast
• •A key site for the African diaspora's pilgrimage and remembrance journeys
• •Barack Obama visited in 2009, calling it a reminder of 'the capacity for great evil'

Location

Coordinates: 5.1034, -1.2416