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Fort Zeelandia

Name: Fort Zeelandia
Address: Paramaribo
Rating: 4.0

482 Reviews

#3 of 57 things to do in Paramaribo

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4.0 482 reviews

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Average15%
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“the river”(24 reviews)

“baka foto”(5 reviews)

“interesting history”(4 reviews)

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refren

Paramaribo, Suriname

Reviewed August 20, 2018

Eating near the river

I chose to eat at Fort Zeelandia and to my dismay, the food is so delicious. the place is so quiet. Location is very accessible because it is located in the middle of the city. its so relaxing eating where you can see the river...More

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Carlos L

4911

Reviewed August 19, 2018 via mobile

Interesting

A fort made by the Dutch in the 16th century. Typical star shape from the period. The museum is interesting. Offers nice shade on the typical heat of Paramaribo

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GlobetrottingViking

Thatcham, United Kingdom

653209

Reviewed August 18, 2018

History coming alive

This fort is interesting both due to the building itself and its history, and because of the museum display relating to Surinam's history. The notices are mostly in Dutch so getting a guide would be worth it. There are interesting displays explaining about the different...More

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GuimaraPerpetuo

Goiania, GO

19233

Reviewed August 12, 2018 via mobile

Looking around at Paramaribo city

Nice place, beautiful view of the river, nice place for an afternoon meeting with friends to drink a beer, highly recommended

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rowan816

New Orleans, Louisiana

21041

Reviewed July 20, 2018 via mobile

Unique history

Fort Zeelandia is an important place for Surinamese history. It is very beautiful too. It is free to enter and look around. There is a small cafe inside and restrooms. The I Heart SU sign is also located here.