The 7 buildings in Accra that will ensure you never get lost

Over the decade, the skylines of Ghanas capital Accra has moved from the usual picturesque aerial view to being strewn with real estate headliners.

The city can now boast of being filled with tall towers and bright lights almost identical to the bright lights and tall towers of New York.

Let’s take a look at the few buildings playing Superman in the Accra sky.

Villagio residency

The Villagio residency at the Tetteh Quarshie roundabout is one of the most iconic buildings taking over Accra. The building which is a trio made up of The Vista, Aqua and Alto.

Its unique design catches the eye and makes one wonder as to how the architect came up with such a design.

Aside its unique design, it comes alive at night with its rooftop bar called the Sky Bar. The lights from this bar bring life to the already lively building and help give the building its iconic look.

Ghana National Mosque

Ghana National Mosque at Kanda is another building that lights up the city. The mosque which is the biggest mosque in Africa gives hints of the elegance that is associated with Islamic architecture.

Constructed by the Turkish as a gift to Ghana, it has become known as one of the most beautiful edifices built in Accra.

Icon House building

One other building that has been the talk of Accra and continues to reign as one of Accra’s high risers is the Icon House building.

It is located at the Kotoka International Airport.

This building houses the Stanbic Headquarters, a café and various shops to complete its edifice.

Movenpick hotel

Moving away from Airport city to Accra central, the Movenpick hotel stands tall as one of the noticeable buildings on that side of the capital. The hotel is set in the heart of the nation’s capital. Movenpick Ambassador Hotel is another imposing structure that does not skip the eyes of passersby. With a glorious past and a vibrant future, Movenpick embodies Ghana’s rich heritage and promise in the real estate sector.

Ridge Towers

The 15-storey was built in 2005 and is also located in the Central Business District of Accra. It houses financial institutions and other businesses.

World Trade Center

This is a 17-storey building located at Accra Central which is currently being occupied by the World Trade Centre and other offices. It provides temporary spaces for offices as well.

The Octagon

The Octagon is a business and retail centre in the heart of Accra, the capital of Ghana. The building complex offers ca. 75,000 m² usable area for luxury offices and retail inclusively a five-star hotel.

This vibrant, 7-day cosmopolitan business centre will boast of world's most famous brands in fashion, footwear, homewares, sports and lifestyle goods, delivering quality shopping at affordable prices in a purpose-built, stylish environment.