Presidential Palace of Suriname
Presidentieel Paleis
An 18th-century white timber governor's residence, now the Presidential Palace. Its elegant façade makes it the centrepiece of Independence Square.
The Presidential Palace was originally the official residence of the Dutch colonial governor. The main building dates from 1730 and was remodelled in 1911 into its present form, with a white timber façade, a symmetrical porch and a first-floor balcony. It is one of the most stately colonial buildings in the old town. It is normally closed to the public, so you can only photograph the exterior from one side of Independence Square, with occasional open days during festivals. Behind it lies the Palmentuin, which can easily be visited on the way.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior generally closed to visitors
Nearby sights
- Independence Square
- Garden of Palms
- Fort Zeelandia
- Waterkant
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue
- Central Market