City: Willemstad
Top Things to do in Willemstad
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Willemstad That You Shouldn't Miss
The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
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1. Slave Quarantine Hospital
2. Queen Wilhelmina Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By SilkRosi
This is a very nice bridge to walk on. While walking on it, you swing very passionately same pase it does. The path is making a nice sound beneath your feet. The sound of the ocean you feel it in your bones as well. It's an easy 5 minutes walk but you will stand in the middle for 15/20 min for sure to be able to enjoy your sorroudings. On the Punda side, there is a huge heart where you can still hang a few locks. At night the bridge is illuminated with colorful lights. Very nice to see. Both sides of the bridge offers you where to sit and eat, from a hotdog till a 3-4 course dinner. For those on heels you, can find your way holding on the rails. The best Harbour I have seen so far. Very nice soroundings. Enjoy!!
3. Brionplein
4. Landhuis Habaai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Sholm - Juan-les-Pins, France
Fantastic place to spend an hour, or more, while admiring art and the beautiful house of Habaai! They constantly bring in new art and talents so you can go again even if you been before. Discuss with Lusette, the owner and Curator of the gallery, she is a joyful, wonderful person who will tell you a lot of wisdom if you take the time! Thank you Lusette! Bought another piece of Curacao, like I did the last time. Please go, if you enjoy art!
5. Mambo Beach Boulevard
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4.0 based on 977 reviews
Mambo Beach Boulevard is a unique concept for the island of Curacao. A strip that combines shopping, dining, entertainment and the best beach the island has to offer. The Mambo Beach Boulevard truly is the 'anytime' destination. It hosts the largest beach on the Island, with more than 50 stores, restaurants and activities spread out over two levels. Entrance and parking is free of charge.
Reviewed By kadarke - Chicago's North Shore, United States
Great shopping and restaurants on the beach. Quick, fantastic service with great food! The perfect tropical setting, exactly what we had hoped for.
6. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
7. Fort Beekenburg
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By RachaelandDarren - Montreal, Canada
The oldest fort on the island of curaçao and still in great condition and worth a visit. It’s free to get in and explore but the parking area is quite small and right off the road. Make sure to lock your car and leave nothing. The fort itself can be seen from a few miles sitting perched atop a hillside. There is a ladder inside so you are able to climb right to the top and have a breathtaking view of the ocean below. The original cannons are still sitting atop the tower and are quite amazing to look at. Just a short drive from Willemstad but so worth it.
8. Rif Fort
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By RachaelandDarren - Montreal, Canada
A beautiful old fort that still has its original walls to walk on and take in the view of the ocean and cruise ships with several high end restaurants and shops in its interior. It was very nicely decorated for Christmas and we enjoyed strolling through and window shopping. Lots of great photo opportunities!
9. Instituto Buena Bista
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Instituto Buena Bista is a contemporary art platform in Curaçao. There are artist-in-residence programs for local, regional and international artists taking 3 to 4 months. We have art talks, exhibitions, lectures, performances and also an art library. Everyone is welcome to visit, get a tour or take a workshop. IBB is significant for Curaçao: it is a birthplace for Curaçao artist. Youth from the west of Curaçao till the east of the island, from all layers of the population, can do the preparation course to get enrolled in an art academy abroad. We follow the emerging artist during the art academy and encourage him or her to return to Curaçao where we will continue to support her/his art career. The heart behind IBB and the founders are Tirzo Martha and David Bade, two internationally renowned visual artist.
10. Tula Monument
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
