Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
Historische Binnenstad van Paramaribo
A World Heritage old town where white-walled colonial Dutch wooden houses with green shutters line the streets, blending European and South American architectural styles.
The Historic Inner City of Paramaribo begins at Fort Zeelandia on the Suriname River and covers the waterfront street, Independence Square, Keizerstraat and other roads dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. It preserves many wooden houses and brick public buildings from the Dutch colonial period. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. A recommended walking route runs from Fort Zeelandia to Independence Square, the Presidential Palace and Palm Garden, the waterfront street, the Cathedral, the Keizerstraat mosque and synagogue, and finally the Central Market. The walk takes about half a day. The district is free to visit. The best light is in the early morning and evening, so avoid the midday sun.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Waterkant
- Independence Square
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Presidential Palace of Suriname
- Fort Zeelandia
- Garden of Palms
- Central Market
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue