Paramaribo

The Historic Inner City of Paramaribo was rewarded because the city is a "gradual fusion of European architecture and construction techniques with indigenous South America materials and crafts".

Paramaribo was named after a nearby Indian village. Early development by the Dutch colonists started in 1667. Most of the buildings here are built entirely in wood, and very vulnerable for fires.

The designated area is limited to the streets between Sommelsdijkse Kreek to
the north and the Viottekreek to the south. Notable buildings include: Fort Zeelandia, Presidential Palace, Ministry of Finance, Reformed Church and the Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Year Decision Comments
2002 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
1999DeferredBureau - for imp of various recommendations

Reviews

Kavita (Suriname):
The architecture of Suriname is very unique. I'm sorry to know that not everyone is aware of its importancy. I hope the awareness will grow someday.

I think everyone who gets the chance to visit Suriname, should do it. Fort Zeelandia, the Mosque and the Synagogue are places to be. One should visit places like Brownsberg, do a plantatation and dolphin tour. I'm sure the visitor will enjoy every moment of the trip to Suriname.
Date posted: July 2009
Arun G. Jairam (The Netherlands):
Paramaribo is one of the most beautiful and excited cities in south america. It has a great history. Which can be seen by the streets and houses. Its a small city, but with great people from different origines (hindi, creool, javaans, chinees, indiaan, bosneger, europeanen). Further more it has wonderfull jungle areas and sightseeing places, like new nickerie. The food/drinks are great.
I think everybody should have visit Suriname for one time it his/hers life. The climate is warm with a cool breeze. The people are great and welcomes everybody who visits the country. The history of Suriname and Paramaribo is nice and colorfull. It tells about the dutch, britisch, spanisch and portugeese influens during the past centuries. Wonderfull and nice houses, churches, buildings, etc. Go and see for your self. Greetings,
 


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