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  • vernonb689
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    Nearly in Ruins

    The fort was first built as a trading lodge in 1697. It took the Dutch more than 5 years to complete the fortifications to the local people's satisfaction and it was then aptly named Fort Patience (or...

    Reviewed on Feb 28, 2019
  • Annie S
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    Unique experience

    Off the beaten track, the only 'obrunis' in town, cost 4 dollars for a rustic cell-room with a lot of character, full of history, nice view, no restaurants or western facilities, bit spooky, lots of f...

    Reviewed on Sep 15, 2012
  • PietroMorrizio
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    An Historic Old Fort That Needs Some TLC !

    Fort Lijdzaamheid ("Patience") is located at the small seaside town of Apam, in the Central Region of Ghana. It is around an hour or so drive from Accra, and the junction is clearly signposted as "Apa...

    Reviewed on Apr 9, 2012
  • LeonidFly
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    Apam is not a place for the weak.

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    In general, Apam is a fishing village where there is a terrible smell from the dusty fish and from the dirt. Yes there is a small sightseeing Fort but what to get there you have to drive through all this loaded village ....

    Reviewed on Dec 3, 2013