| Page Views: 3,387 Last Visit to Curaçao: April, 2003 | COLORFUL CURACAO !! by starship - last update: Aug 26, 2009 |
Bon Bini ~ Welcome to Curacao!! Curacao was an island I had hoped to visit for sometime. I had admired pictures of its Dutch-inspired architecture and the brilliant jewel colors of its buildings. I was looking forward to some great shopping and possibly come home with a great piece of Delft china. Sad to say that the day we arrived, the sun did not. There were moments of hazy sunshine and it was warm but overall it was not a great day for pictures. Curacao is not an especially verdant island but it has other charms.
Did you know that Willemstad has been named one of only six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean?? Because Willemstad has a cache of architecturally and historically significant buildings (750 buildings including 8 forts, 90 "landhuizen" plantation houses, and the oldest synogogue in continuous use in the western hemisphere), which led to its being recognized in December, 1997, as a World Heritage Site.
The Dutch architecture and brilliant, jewel-like colors were a feast for the eyes and best of all, much of this interesting capital, Willemstad, can be seen on foot. We opted to take a trolley tour to cover more area and our guide gave us so much more information than we could have learned ourselves given the short amount of time there. An open-air trolley was a great way to see this very picturesque town.
In Curacao, you will find a mix of races and cultures which make for a delightful blend. Not only will you find people who speak Dutch, but those who speak Papiamento, Spanish, & Hindu or a grand mixture of all of these. People from Europe, South America, Africa and Asian ancestry call Curacao their home! |
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deecat Wed Aug 26, 2009 19:25 UTC
Really loved the Dutch architecture. The golden church is amazing. I like the brightly-painted homes regardless of why. The Fort, Church, floating market, sea sculptures, and curacao Liqueur were all fascinating. Bravo, Sylvia! | jumpingnorman Tue Aug 25, 2009 20:13 UTC
Cuaracao is really very colorful and the mix of races is I think a great thing...would love to go to the people sculptures and jump! hehehehe...Norman :) | balhannah Tue Apr 21, 2009 22:54 UTC
Nice page. Have been thinking for a while about doing a cruise around the islands, by your tips, looks like it would be worth it. | JLBG Sun May 18, 2008 21:24 UTC
Superb architecture! Haha, the coral and stone bathers are really amazing! When I hear “Curacao”, I think of the liquor! |
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