Ashanti Region

Kumasi
Kumasi is the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. Sites to see:

• Manshyia Palace Museum
• Centre for National Culture
• The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
• The Kumasi Fort and Military Museum
• The Okonfo Anokye Sword
• The Akwesidae Ceremony
• The Kejetia Market
• The Kumasi Zoo
• The Wood Craft Village
• The University of Science & Technology

The Arts & Crafts of Ashanti
There are a lot of craft villages surrounding Kumasi. The main ones are:

• Bonwire – Kente Weaving
• Pankronu – Pottery
• Ahwiaa – Wood Carvings
• Ntonsu – Adinkra Cloth Making
• Asuofiaa – Beadmaking
• Ampabame Krofrom – Brass Smits

Natural Attractions in the Ashanti Region
This region offers a lot of unspoilt natural attractions. Some of the best attractions are:

• Lake Bosomtwe
• Bobiri Forest Reserves
• Owabi Bird Sanctuary
• Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary
• Digya National Park
• Atwia Rock Formations
• Nframabuom Caves

The Obuasi Gold Mines
The Gold Mine can be visited on Tuesdays and Thursdays.