Curacao- Part 1/4 (Exploring Willemstad: Pietermaai and Punda)
Brian returns to the ABC Islands, this time to explore the islands of Curacao and Bonaire.
Though both are officially part of the Netherlands, the islands couldn't be more different.
Brian first visits the island of Curacao.
Segments in Curacao include a Jewish synagogue in Punda, anthropology museum in Otrabanda, Dutch fort in Jan Thiel, caves in Hato, flamingos in Sint Willibrordus, 800 year old Kapok tree in Barber, slave museum in Knip, hiking in Cristoffel National Park, and snorkeling in Lagun.
Filmed July, 2015
Maritime Museum | Punda | Curacao
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Walking Around Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao
Walking Around Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao
Curacao Sightseeing Willemstad ????????
The vibrant capital of Curacao ???????? is a welcoming and exuberant destination with two separate historic districts separated by the beautiful St. Annabaai. Punda is characterized by tight, narrow streets full of shops and museums. Otrobanda, or the other side, is a maze of winding residential streets that contrast with the organized street pattern on the other side of the bay. The colorful colonial architecture has made Willemstad a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Punda, willemstad, Curacao
Punda is a place of beer, Montana Beer is all around the Only Local Beer and the best beer, Brew at Curacao
Curacao - Punda Vibes
Curaçao remains one of the most exceptional islands of the region. Its capital city, Willemstad — a UNESCO World Heritage site — with its iconic colorful Handelskade backdrop and roster of museums, monuments, flavorful restaurants and shopping, was selected as one of the Top 5 Cities in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler's readers in 2013.
On Curacao we’re not only proud of our traditions, we feel like its our duty to pass them on. During Punda Vibes you are about to experience the Curacaoan lifestyle, our culture and last but not least: celebrate it with us!
Every Thursday evening our city center turns into a festive, vibrant gathering place for young and old and you are invited!
Downtown Willemstad , Curacao Caribbean - Trolley Train Tour
Downtown Willemstad Curacao - Trolley Train Tour
Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to its dissolution in 2010, it has an estimated population of 150,000. The historic centre of the city consists of four quarters: the Punda and Otrobanda, which are separated by the Sint Anna Bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the Schottegat, as well as the Scharloo and Pietermaai Smal quarters, which are across from each other on the smaller Waaigat harbour. Willemstad is home to the Curaçao synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. The city centre, with its unique architecture and harbour entry, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ( Wikipedia )
Willemstad Tour by Trolley Train
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGHTS ON A FUN TOUR THROUGH DOWNTOWN WILLEMSTAD
Experience the beauty of Curacao on atour that takes you through historic Willemstad. Your tour begins at Fort Amsterdam and continues by many interesting sights, including the Floating Market on Sha Caprilleskade, where Venezuelan merchants sell fish and vegetables from their boats. Your train continues to Scharloo, a former residential neighborhood lined with picturesque homes built during the 1880s. You will stop at Bolo di Bruit, known as the “wedding cake” house and the city’s most photographed building.
Leaving Scharloo, you pass Pietermaai Cathedral, the largest and most impressive on the island. In addition, you see Queen Wilhelmina Park, the scene of frequent cultural events, and Waterfort Arches, an imposing fortress that was the site of the Willhem III Barracks. Finally, you visit Fort Amsterdam, built in 1635 to guard the vital entrance to the harbor from enemy ships. The tour ends at Fort Amsterdam.
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kindercarnaval in Willemstad, Curacao
Een heerlijk feest! Prachtige kinderen, aardige blije mensen.
Een mooie optocht met heel veel kinderen trekt over de Roodeweg
in Otrabanda. Je moet wel even geduld hebben, maar ook tijdens het wachten is er veel te zien.
Willemstad Bell Concert Curacao
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'N A Perfect World hangs in Willemstad, Curaçao
It's been awesome taking you through my trip to Curaçao from the Kurá Hulanda Slave Museum to how I spent resort time. To cap off my adventures in this bomb island, here's a little video of my day in Willemstad, the capital city.
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Opening Punda Museum - Ambiente Snippet 2
Short snippet showing the opening reception of the Punda Museum in Willemstad, Curacao on December 1st, 2014.
a huge tanker enters harbor of willemstad curacao
Willemstad, Curaçao
Willemstad ist die Hauptstadt Curaçaos. Heute hat Willemstad 125.000 Einwohner und ist damit die größte Stadt der niederländischen Gebiete in der Karibik. Heute ist Willemstad eines der attraktivsten Einkaufsparadiese in der Karibik.
Die Stadt liegt am Südwestufer der Insel Curaçao und besitzt einen natürlichen Hafen, Schottegat genannt, der durch die Sint Annabaai vom Meer abgeschirmt wird. Die beiden gegenüberliegenden Stadtteile Otrabanda und Punda werden seit 1886 durch die Königin-Emma-Brücke,eine 168 m lange Pontonbrücke, verbunden.
1997 setzte die UNESCO die Innenstadt von Willemstad auf die Liste der Weltkulturgüter. Bis zum 10. Oktober 2010 war Willemstad Hauptstadt der Niederländischen Antillen.
The City Center of Willemstad Curacao
In this video we walk around in the city center of Willemstad Curacao.
Willemstad is the capital of the autonomous Dutch area of Curacao in the Caribbean. Until October 10, 2010, Willemstad was the capital of the Autonomous Province of the Netherlands Antilles, which ceased to exist on that date.
Willemstad is located on the southwestern part of the main island of Curaçao and has about 125,000 inhabitants.
The city consists of two parts Punda and Otrabanda on each side of St Annabayten which forms the city's natural port of Schottegat. Outside lies the small island of Sint Annabaai. The neighborhoods are connected with the pontoon bridge Queen Emmabrug, but also since 1974 by Queen Julianabrug.
The older district is Punda with historic buildings around the main street Handelskade, such as the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue built in 1732, the Post Office from 1693 which today is a museum, a church built in 1769 and Fort Amsterdam built in 1635.
The slightly younger district is Otrabanda, which has been connected to the pontoon bridge since 1886 and also has a number of historic buildings around the main street Breedestraat. Together, the two parts form the center of Willemstad.
Since the 1960s, tourism has been the main source of income for Willemstad and the airport is called Curaçao International Airport (airport code CUR) located about 12 km from the city center.
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BijBlauw Hotel. An AMAZING Boutique Hotel in Curacao.
Looking for the perfect boutique hotel stay in Curacao? Look no further than BijBlauw boutique hotel. It’s situated in our favourite neighbourhood on the island, Pietermaai. This area has lots of great restaurants, shops, street art and some of the most beautiful and colourful buildings. We stayed in their oceanfront room with a big private patio to catch the most amazing sunsets. The hotel also has a fantastic oceanfront restaurant and a shop.
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Curacao:
Curaçao is a unique Caribbean island paradise, boasting 35 uncrowded beaches, and an eclectic mix of history and culture. Explore the vibrant, culturally diverse capital city of Willemstad -- a UNESCO World Heritage site -- with its distinctive architecture, museums, monuments and world-class shopping. Indulge in Curaçao's vast selection of flavorful restaurants, with a mix of sophisticated international and tasty local cuisines
Willemstad:
Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. It’s known for its old town center, with pastel-colored colonial architecture. The floating Queen Emma Bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods across Sint Anna Bay. By the water is the 19th-century Rif Fort, now housing a shopping center. City restaurants serve dishes influenced by the island's mostly Dutch and Afro-Caribbean cuisines.
BijBlauw Hotel:
BijBlauw is a Unique Boutique Hotel located in trendy Pietermaai and is situated right at the Caribbean sea. BijBlauw is the hidden gem to eat, sleep & shop, all sprinkled with a touch of home comfort. BijBlauw boutique hotel is situated in two gorgeous monumental buildings and offers 9 unique rooms and 1 apartment with amazing sea and city views. BijBlauw offers refreshing drinks, culinary delights and local flavors at our Seafront Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Chef’s table available. BijBlauw’s beautiful home décor or the latest trends in clothing & accessories in the BijBlauw Concept Store.
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KizoVics (The Kizomba Victims) Curacao Punda 2014
Kizomba Victims Students showing Kizomba Skills in Punda Curacao. Dec 2014.
Curacao 2010-28:Karakteristieke huizen/Characteristic Houses in Otrobanda Willemstad December 13th
Deze video maakt deel uit van de Afspeellijst Curacao-2010;
This vid is part of the Playlist Curacao-2010
Curacao 2010-28, 13 December: Gerenoveerde karakteristieke woonhuizen in Otrobanda Willemstad. Otrobanda betekent de andere kant/ Overkant, gezien vanuit Punda , de Punt.
Toen vrijgekomen slaven en hun nakomelingen het platteland verlieten, vestigden zij zich in Otrabanda.
Muziek/Sound: Danny Philips e.a., ANW1192, Jazz
Curacao 2010-11: Willemstad Annabaai Emma-Pontonbrug, Veerpont, Julianabrug vanuit Punda
Deze video maakt deel uit van de Afspeellijst Curacao-2010;
This vid is part of the Playlist Curacao-2010
Curacao 2010-11: Leven in de brouwerij aan de Annabaai in Willemstad gezien vanuit Punda: De voetgangersbrug, de Emmabrug of de pontonbrug open, waardoor de veerponten het verkeer overnemen, met op de achtergrond de hoge Julianabrug voor het verkeer.
Hier het samenspel van de Swinging Old Lady, de ponton of Emmabrug en de veerboten. Als de brug open is, varen de ponten. Hier net beide mooi zichtbaar.
Curacao 2010-11: Life in the brewery to the Anna Bay in Willemstad seen from Punda: the footbridge, the Emma bridge or pontoon bridge is open, which ferries the movement take over, with a backdrop of high Juliana Bridge to traffic.
Here the interaction of the Swinging Old Lady, or Emma pontoon bridge and the ferries. If the bridge is open, the ferries take over . Here just both pretty visible.
Opening Punda Museum - Ambiente Snippet 1
Short snippet showing the opening reception of the Punda Museum in Willemstad, Curacao on December 1st, 2014.