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Rif Fort
Rif Fort was built in the nineteenth century to protect Willemstad’s harbor from incoming ships.
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Plasa di Brión
Plaza di Brion is the historic heart of Otrobanda. This open square has long been a meeting place for residents, traders, and sailors.
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Kura Hulanda Village
Kura Hulanda Village is a carefully restored historic area in Otrobanda.
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Queen Emma Bridge
This is the Queen Emma Bridge, often called the ‘Swinging Old Lady’. Built in 1888, this floating bridge connects Otrobanda and Punda across the harbor.
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Handelskade
You are now standing at Handelskade, the most iconic waterfront in Willemstad.
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Fort Amsterdam
Fort Amsterdam was built in 1635 by the Dutch and played a central role in the defense of Willemstad. Over time, the fort grew into the administrative heart of the island.
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Wilhelmina Square
Wilhelmina Square is a public square located along the waterfront in the Punda district of Willemstad.
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Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue is one of the oldest continuously used synagogues in the Western Hemisphere.
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The Floating Market
The Floating Market is located along the Sha Caprileskade in Willemstad, near the Waaigat harbor.
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Plasa Bieu
Plasa Bieu is Willemstad’s most well-known local food market and an important part of everyday life in the city.
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Nieuwestraat
The Nieuwestraat is the main street of Pietermaai and a clear example of Willemstad’s urban transformation.
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The Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park
The Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park offers a rare look at the island’s natural environment within the urban area of Willemstad.
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Statue Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez
Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez was an influential Curaçaoan lawyer and politician and is regarded as the architect of autonomy for the Netherlands Antilles.
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Nieuwestraat, Pietermaai
The Nieuwestraat is one of the most well-known streets in the Pietermaai district of Willemstad.
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Breedestraat
Breedestraat is one of the creative hubs of Otrobanda.
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Ser'i Otrobanda viewpoint
Ser’i Otrobanda is located on a small hill behind the Otrobanda district and offers one of the best panoramic views of Willemstad.