Manhyia Palace

The Manhyia Palace (Akan: Oman hyia, English: Gathering of the people) is the seat of the Asantehene, as well as his official residence.

Upon the return from exile of the Asantehene Nana Prempeh I from the Seychelles Islands, the building was offered to him for use as his residence.

The war was fought between the British and the Asantes because of the refusal of the Asantehene to offer the Golden stool to the then governor of the Gold Coast.

They include furniture used by the kings, the bronze head of Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, and a sketch map of the Asanteman.

It is equipped with an outdoor space, an entrance lobby, a commercial kitchen, a conference room, a wine bar, and a main hall which spans 1,200 m2 (13,000 sq ft).

Manhyia Palace. This is the principal front façade , originally constructed and completed in 1925. It acquired its present appearance following a remodelling, in 1995.