The 'Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao' is an outstanding example of European colonial history in the Caribbean. It...
{"Image ImageDescription": "[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] The 'Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Cura?ao' is an outstanding example of European colonial history in the Caribbean. It combines Dutch town-planning and architectural traditions with local influences.\n\nCuracao was established as a trading post by the Dutch West India Company in the early 17th century. Most of its original urban structure remains. The designated area contains four historic districts around a natural harbour, one of them is :\nPunda,  including Fort Amsterdam and the 1732 synagogue\n\nThe first buildings were designed in traditional Dutch brick style. In the 18th century the so-called Cura?ao Baroque architecture evolved, with a curved gable such as the Penha Building. Penha is a department store on Willemstad's Handelskade that specializes in perfumes, cosmetics, skin care, and eyewear. It has locations throughout Cura?ao and Aruba.\n\nWhile the Penha building itself was constructed in 1708, the Penha company dates back to 1865.\nIn 1997 the Historic Area of Willemstad was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage list.", "Image Copyright": "? 2013 Frans Sellies"}