Elmina Castle

Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 as a fort, was later turned into a holding compound for the slave trade. Very emotional and impactful. The room with a skull over the door was for incorrigible captives who were left to die. The other chamber housed female slaves who were held for weeks or months awaiting ship transport. Much of Werner Herzog's incredible movie "Cobra Verde" was filmed at the castle.Read more