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Willemstad - History and culture

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History and culture

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Home to most of the shops and tourist activities in Willemstad.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Exhibits trace Curaçaoans African roots and the legacy of the slave trade in the region.

Attraction type: Art museum; History museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

The Western Hemisphere's oldest synagogue in continuous use was founded in 1651 by 12 families from Amsterdam.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site; Museum; Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

This former fortress now houses a restaurant and disco.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

The highest bridge in the Caribbean.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Houses an extensive antique furniture collection and paintings by local artists.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Opened in 1999 as one of many projects undertaken to commemorate Curaçao’s 500th anniversary in 1999.

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 31 attractions in Willemstad
Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

The island's principal fortress today serves as the seat of government.

Attraction type: Historic site; Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Formerly a wealthy residential quarter of early Jewish merchants.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Swings wide many times daily to allow access to one of the busiest ports in the world. It also separates the two halves of the city.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

Houses interesting stamps from the 18th century.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

More residential area of Willemstad.

Attraction type: Cemetery; Neighborhood; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 31 attractions in Willemstad

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Attraction type: Game/entertainment center; Architectural building
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Harborfront street lined with brightly painted 18th century buildings that today, house boutiques, art galleries and sidewalk cafes.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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Houses original paintings, sculptures, & ceramics by many well-known artists from Antilles, Netherlands, & throughout Caribbean.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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