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Photo: Coolcaesar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.How well do you know the colorful capital of Curaçao? Test your knowledge on the history, culture, and architecture of this stunning Caribbean port city.
Curious Wanderer 0–4 · Punda Explorer 5–8 · True Willemstad Local 9–10
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Locals call the Queen Emma Bridge the 'Swinging Old Lady' because it swings open sideways to let ships pass. It floats on 16 pontoons, and when it opens, pedestrians can stay on for a free ride or take a free ferry across instead.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Constructed in 1634 by the Dutch West India Company, Fort Amsterdam is the largest of Curaçao's forts and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Look closely at the fort's church wall to spot an embedded cannonball fired by British forces in 1804!
Photo: Charles Hoffman from New York, United States, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Sint Anna Bay is a deep channel that splits Willemstad into Punda and Otrobanda. This natural harbor channel has been the lifeblood of the city's trade since the 17th century, allowing massive cargo and cruise ships to sail directly into the heart of the capital.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The floor of this synagogue, the oldest in continuous use in the Americas, is covered in sand. This tradition honors the Jewish ancestors who had to muffle the sound of their footsteps to avoid persecution during the Spanish Inquisition.
Photo: Dolly442, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Otrobanda was established in 1707 and its name literally translates to 'the other side' in Papiamento. It offers a wonderful view of the colorful Punda district across the water and is filled with charming, narrow winding streets.
Photo: Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Scharloo features beautiful 19th-century Italianate mansions built by wealthy merchants. Today, many of these stunning buildings have been restored as offices and museums, making the neighborhood a colorful hub of history and street art.
Photo: Kattiel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Hato Caves formed over millions of years beneath the sea before being pushed upward. They once served as a refuge for escaping slaves, and today they are home to rare long-nosed bats as well as beautiful cave drawings left by Caiquetio Indians.
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Tula is revered as a national hero in Curaçao for leading the island's most significant uprising against Dutch colonial rule. His brave fight for freedom is commemorated every year on August 17th with cultural events and reflection.
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The story goes that the bright Caribbean sun glaring off white walls gave Governor Kikkert terrible headaches. Some locals joke that he also owned shares in a paint company! Whatever the truth, the result is the famous colourful waterfront of Willemstad.
Photo: Coolcaesar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The Queen Juliana Bridge stands at an impressive 56 meters above the water, making it one of the tallest bridges in the entire Caribbean. It offers drivers a spectacular, albeit dizzying, panoramic view of the historic city center below.
Photo: Nelo Hotsuma from Rockwall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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