Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi

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The Kumasi Technical University, formerly known as Kumasi Polytechnic, is a public tertiary institution in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. ()

Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 6°41'28"N, 1°36'36"W

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Kumasi Technical University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Asafo market, Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Manhyia Palace.

0.6 miNW
Church
St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi
16 min walk • The St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica is a Roman Catholic cathedral and basilica dedicated to Saint Peter located in Kumasi, Ghana. The church is the seat of the Archdiocese of Kumasi. The church was dedicated on 2 June 2004.
0.4 miSW
Market, Shopping
Asafo market, Kumasi
12 min walk • Asafo Market is a trading centre in Asafo, Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, Ghana, to the western side of the Asafo interchange. Asafo Market was formerly called Nkrumah Market, which was named after the first Prime Minister of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, but the name was changed to Asafo Market when Nkrumah was overthrown.
0.8 miW
Church
Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi
21 min walk • The Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, originally named the Basel Mission Church, Kumasi and later the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, is a historic Protestant church located in the suburb of Adum in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
1 miNW
Museum
Manhyia Palace, Kumasi
26 min walk • The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence. It is located at Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ashanti Region. The first palace is now a museum.
0.9 miW
Church
Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi
24 min walk • Wesley Methodist Cathedral is the name of several cathedrals of the Methodist Church Ghana: Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist...
1.3 miNW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi
33 min walk • The Kumasi Zoo is a zoo located in the heart of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The zoo occupies a 1.5-square-kilometre area between the Kejetia Bus Terminal, the old race course and the Kumasi Centre for National Culture.
1.2 miSW
6°40'51"N • 1°37'30"W
Rattray Park Kumasi City, Kumasi
32 min walk • Park
0.7 miSE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi
18 min walk • Baba Yara Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti. It is Ghana's largest stadium, with a seating capacity of 40,528. The Kumasi Stadium is used mostly for football matches, although it is also used for athletics. It is the home of one of Africa's most popular sports clubs, Asante Kotoko as well as King Faisal.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Asokore Mampong, Kumasi
24 min walk • Asokore Mampong Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kumasi
18 min walk • Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is one of the 260 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in Ghana and forms part of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana with Kumasi being its administrative capital.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kumasi Technical University?

Nearby attractions include Asafo market, Kumasi (12 min walk), St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi (16 min walk), Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kumasi (18 min walk), Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi (21 min walk).

How to get to Kumasi Technical University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kumasi Technical University:

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OA Travel and Tours (5 min walk)
OA bus WA station (11 min walk)