Willemstad, Curaçao

Willemstad, Curaçao
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Willemstad is the capital and main city on Curaçao, a Caribbean island within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Located on the central southern part of the island, Willemstad has a population of around 140,000 people. It was also the capital of the Netherlands Antilles until its dissolution in 2010.

The Penha Building in Willemstad, capital of Curaçao
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Willemstad comprises Punda and Otrobanda. Punda was established in 1634; its name derived from de punt. Otrobanda, whose name means "the other side", was founded in 1707 and is regarded as the cultural precinct of Willemstad.

Today Willemstad has grown to become a major seaport and one ofthe biggest centers for oil refinery in the Caribbean. The city is also a tourist destination with many well-preserved Dutch-style historic buildings. Those facing the harbor are particularly charming. They were included on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1997. Willemstad also attract gamblers to its casinos.

Visiting Willemstad

Hato International Airport serves Willemstad, receiving flights from Amsterdam, Bogotá, Bonaire, Brasília, Caracas, Düsseldorf, Miami, Newark, Paramaribo, Port of Spain, Port-au-Prince, San Juan, Santo Domingo, St Maaten, Toronto and Valencia (Venezuela), among others.

Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad
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Places of Interest in Willemstad

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