Manhyia Palace, Kumasi

Name: Manhyia Palace
Address: Kumasi, Ghana

#4 among attractions in Kumasi

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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. Otumfuor Opoku Ware II built the new palace, which is close to the old one and is used by the current Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II. ()

Coordinates: 6°42'15"N, 1°36'57"W

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Manhyia Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Asafo market, Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Nurom Hat Museum.

0.6 miS
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.
1.1 miS
Market, Shopping
Asafo market, Kumasi
28 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.
1.1 miS
Church
Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi
28 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.
1.3 miNW
Museum
Nurom Hat Museum, Kumasi
34 min walk • The Nurom Hat Museum is a museum with hats from all over the world, located in Kumasi, Ghana. It was established in 1960.
0.9 miSW
Church
Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi
23 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...
0.7 miW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi
19 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.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kumasi City Mall, Kumasi
20 min walk • The Kumasi City Mall is a shopping mall located in Kumasi, Ghana. It is the first of its kind in the city. The Kumasi City Mall cost $95 million and took 24 months to complete.
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Asokore Mampong, Kumasi
29 min walk • Asokore Mampong Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
0.8 miNW
Universities and schools
Wesley College of Education, Kumasi
22 min walk • Wesley College of Education is a teacher education college in Kumasi, Ashanti Region in Ghana. It was initially established for the training of teachers, catechists and ministers. It was founded by the Methodist Church, located between New Tafo and Old Tafo towns. The beginning of Wesley College of Education goes back to 1918.

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Which popular attractions are close to Manhyia Palace?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi (16 min walk), Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi (19 min walk), Wesley College of Education, Kumasi (22 min walk), Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi (23 min walk).

How to get to Manhyia Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manhyia Palace:

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Africa Tours Trans (5 min walk)
Suame taxi station (10 min walk)