Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Paramaribo, Suriname
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1.6 km
16 m
Experience Paramaribo in Suriname in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in ParamariboSight 1: Fort Zeelandia
Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. In 1640 the French built a wooden fort on the spot which, during British colonial period, was reinforced and became Fort Willoughby. It was taken by the Dutch in 1667 and renamed Fort Zeelandia.
Sight 2: Onafhankelijkheidsplein
The Onafhankelijkheidsplein is a town square in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The square is situated in the historical inner city, near the Suriname River and the Presidential Palace of Suriname.
Sight 3: Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskathedraal
The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul also called Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral is a wooden Roman Catholic cathedral located in the centre of the capital city of Paramaribo, Suriname.
Wikipedia: Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo (EN), Website
Sight 4: Mahatma Gandhi
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi may refer to:Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Amsterdam), statue in Amsterdam, Netherlands Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Knuffelsgracht), statue in Paramaribo, Suriname Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Kartaramstraat), statue in Paramaribo, Suriname
Sight 5: Synagoge Neve Shalom
The Neveh Shalom Synagogue is the only synagogue of the Ashkenazi community in Suriname.
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