Afigya Kwabre District, Kumasi

#17 among attractions in Kumasi

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Afigya Kwabre District is a former district that was located in Ashanti Region, Ghana. It was created from the western portion of Afigya-Sekyere District and the western portion of Kwabre District on 1 November 2007. However on 15 March 2018, it was split off into two new districts: Afigya Kwabre South District and Afigya Kwabre North District. The district assembly was the northern part of Ashanti Region and had Kodie as its capital town. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 6°43'60"N, 1°37'0"W

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Afigya Kwabre District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.6 miS
Church
St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi
67 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.
3.1 miS
Market, Shopping
Asafo market, Kumasi
79 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.
3 miS
Church
Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi
78 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.
2 miS
Museum
Manhyia Palace, Kumasi
52 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.
3.5 miN
Area
Adanwomase, Kumasi
89 min walk • Adanwomase is a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana located in Kwabre East District. Adanwomase is about 27 kilometers northeast of Kumasi. It is noted for Kente weaving with towns like Bonwire which is about 2 kilometers away. The town is also known for the Adanwomase Secondary School. The town also has a mini Kente weaving museum.
1.4 miSW
Museum
Nurom Hat Museum, Kumasi
37 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.
2.8 miS
Church
Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi
71 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...
2.9 miSW
Museum
Prempeh College, Kumasi
75 min walk • Prempeh College is a public secondary boarding school for boys located in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region, Ghana.
2.3 miS
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi
60 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.
1.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kumasi City Mall, Kumasi
45 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.
3.6 miS
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi
92 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.