Manhyia Palace, And Other Palaces In Ghana Which Are The Official Residences Of Traditional Rulers In Ghana

• Ghana is replete with traditional rulers who were once the monarchs of sovereign kingdoms in the country
• These traditional rulers have official residences or palaces where they hold official and ceremonial meetings
• Today, the power of Ghanaian chiefs has significantly been reduced following the adoption of a constitution and a president

Ghanaian architecture is incomplete without the mention of the various unique palaces littered across the country. Some of these huge palaces can rival Buckingham Palace in the UK. In this story, YEN.com.gh mentions three palaces in Ghana that are a sight to behold.

Manhyia Palace

The Manhyia Palace in Kumasi is one of Ghana's most significant power centres. The Asantehene, who rules over the whole Ashanti empire, has his residence there. Two structures make up the complex. The original palace is now a museum, while Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, the reigning Ashanti monarch, resides and works out of the new palace.

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Assin Kushea Palace

Social media users speculated that Ghana's beautiful Assin Kushea Palace, which is now under construction, may eventually surpass all other African palaces as the continent's largest. Nana Prah Agyensaim VI, the paramount chief of the Owirenkyi Traditional Area, is constructing the palace. The palace has several rooms, a large courtyard, a zoo, and a botanical garden.

Otintor's Palace

Nii Adotey Otintor II, the monarch of Sempe Accra, lives a comfortable life in his colossal palace, where he presides over the affairs of his people. The beautiful palace has a massive compound with many exotic cars parked in the compound. Many have called it the most enormous palace in Ghana at the moment.

Osu Castle And Other Castles In Ghana That Could Have Been The Official Residence Of Queen Elizabeth In Ghana

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In an earlier story, YEN.com.gh wrote about the castles in Ghana where Queen Elizabeth II would have stayed if she ruled Ghana. It is well known that monarchs reside in castles, such as the British queen who lived at Buckingham Palace.

Osu Castle and Elmina Castle, two Ghanaian castles, are large enough to compete with Buckingham Palace and serve as Queen Elizabeth II's formal homes if she were a Ghanaian. The Portuguese, Danes, and other colonizers constructed the castles in Ghana as their administrative centres and temporary holding facilities for enslaved people throughout the colonial era.

Source: YEN.com.gh