Fort São Antonio

This triangular fort is the second oldest fort in Ghana after Elmina Castle and dates back to the Portuguese era approximately 1515. As Axim was one of the most busy trading posts in the 17th century more gold was traded through Fort São Antonio than any Dutch Fort.

By the 18th century the area surrounding the Fort became an important source of timber and cotton. The Fort became a regional administrative center in the colonial era and stayed that way until early 2000.