Cultural sightseeing in Netherlands Antilles. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces

Despite the fact that the Netherlands Antilles are famous for their natural beauty, white beaches, and clean sea, there is another reason why …
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Colorful festivals and celebrations amaze not only residents of the Netherlands Antilles, but also tourists. There are so many of them here that …
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The main attraction of the Netherlands Antilles is its amazing nature. This feature is peculiar for every island in this state. Most tourists who come …
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Vacationers should definitely visit Scharloo quarter where they will find the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel, the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Its construction took place in the 17th century. The religious landmark is distinguished by an unusual architectural style. The synagogue witnessed important historical events and has miraculously survived to this day. Nearby is the ancient Beit Chaim cemetery, which is also of great interest from an architectural point of view. A small historical … Read more

It is worth to stroll along the Republic Street, which is lined with beautiful buildings built in the Creole style. Dutch island's capital is the city of Philipsburg. The courthouse has remained its main attraction for many years. It was built in 1793; it is still standing in its original form. Given that the primary building material was wood, this fact is even more surprising. Next to the courthouse is the Historical Museum, which introduces outstanding events in the island’s life and the … Read more

The most famous cultural institution is considered Curacao Museum, which represents a priceless collection of art and antiquities. One of museum’s halls is dedicated to the collection of old paintings, and in the other you can see the beautiful antique furniture. Among those represented in the museum, there are exhibits of antique maps, as well as items of Indian art. An important object of the tour is the Senior winery that all guests of the island try to visit. It produces the Curacao … Read more

In the city, there is also one of the main symbols of the island, famous Fort Orange. Nowadays, it is a place where the port office is located. Near the fort, you can see a beautiful stone lighthouse. You should certainly visit the Bonaire Museum in the territory of the port area. It is dedicated to the history and culture of the island. Its collection includes hundreds of unique exhibits. The oldest town on the island is Rincon. It was founded by Spanish colonizers at the beginning of … Read more
