Asafo market, Kumasi

Name: Asafo market
Address: Kumasi, Ghana

#2 among attractions in Kumasi

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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. ()

Coordinates: 6°41'19"N, 1°36'57"W

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Asafo market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miN
Church
St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi
13 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 miW
Church
Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi
11 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.
1.1 miN
Museum
Manhyia Palace, Kumasi
28 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi
16 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...
1.1 miNW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi
29 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 miSW
6°40'51"N • 1°37'30"W
Rattray Park Kumasi City, Kumasi
21 min walk • Park
0.8 miSE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi
22 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.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Asokore Mampong, Kumasi
35 min walk • Asokore Mampong Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
~1910 ftS
Neighbourhood
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kumasi
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Asafo market?

Nearby attractions include Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kumasi (10 min walk), Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi (11 min walk), St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi (13 min walk), Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi (16 min walk).

How to get to Asafo market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Asafo market:

Bus

VVIP Bus Station (3 min walk)
Long Distance Trotro Station (3 min walk)