Welcome in the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral in Paramaribo! The Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral, was built in 1883 in 19th century neo-roman style. It’s the largest wooden building in the Caribbean and the largest and tallest wooden church in South America. The cathedral is prominently …
We stand here in front of the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral in the Henck Arronstraat on an early morning. The Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral, was built in 1883 in 19th century neo-roman style. It’s the largest wooden building in the Caribbean and the largest and tallest wooden church in South …
This second view of Fort Zeelandia in Paramaribo brings you in the courtyard of the fortress. Fort Zeelandia was built on the bank of the Suriname river by British colonists (originally called Fort Willoughby) in 1651 around a small trading post, created by the Dutch. This marked the beginning of Paramaribo. The …
In this panorama you stand on one of the bastions of Fort Zeelandia with a great view across the Suriname river. Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo that was built on the bank of the Suriname river by British colonists (originally called Fort Willoughby) in 1651 around a small trading post, …
This third overview of the city of Paramaribo from the clock tower of the Ministry of Finance building gives you a good view of the Independence Square (Onafhankelijkheidsplein) and some of the historic colonial architecture in the surrounding area . You can see the Presidential Palace on the left and the Parliament …
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