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Kejetia Market

Kumasi, Ghana
Ranked #1 of 2 shopping in Kumasi
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Traveller Description: The Kejetia Market is the largest open-air market in West Africa. It is located in the heart of Kumasi, seat of the Asante Empire and Garden City of... more »
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La Paz, El Beni, Bolivia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Great place! And you can find nearly anything. Whether you're looking for something to buy or just something to see, you should definitely check out this market when in Kumasi. I got my favorite shirt here!

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italiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

It is a huge market that is the best expression of African's soul. It is coloured, noisy, interesting, rich and poor, however a really paradise for photographers. However be careful: not all people are happy to be in your photos, so respect their wishes.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011 via mobile

West africa Ghana is a place to be just to have fun and meet up with good ole friends as well as family. Its a place to learn culture and amazing people. Home sweet home.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2011
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Wow. This place is quite interesting. I took a tour of Kejetia Market on my first day in Kumasi and I’m still trying to process the experience. Located roughly in the center of Kumasi, there is a large sign on Fuller Street that approximates the entry to the market proper. We started off climbing a faded pink building on the... More

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