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Photo: Rafaeljantz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know Suriname's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on the history, culture, landmarks, and unique charm of Paramaribo.
First-Time Visitor 0–4 · Neighborhood Explorer 5–8 · True Paramaribander 9–10
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Brought to Suriname by Hindustani immigrants in the late 19th century, roti has become a national favorite. In Paramaribo, it is typically served wrapped around savory curried chicken, potatoes, and long beans, eaten entirely with your hands.
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The Mosque Keizerstraat and the Neveh Shalom Synagogue stand side-by-side in Paramaribo, sharing a common boundary. This famous proximity is celebrated worldwide as a powerful symbol of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Photo: Brokopondo, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Presidential Palace is a classic example of Dutch colonial architecture, featuring a stone ground floor and wooden upper levels. While it is the official home of the president, it is mostly used for diplomatic events and state ceremonies today.
Photo: Ian Mackenzie from Ottawa, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Owru Jari (meaning 'Old Year' in Sranan Tongo) is a massive street party featuring brass bands, firecracker shows, and live music. The festivities peak in the afternoon of December 31st, transforming the capital into one of the world's most vibrant countdowns.
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Opened in 2000, the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge is about 1.5 kilometres long and carries the road from Paramaribo to Meerzorg on the other bank. Locals often simply call it the 'Bosje Brug'.
Photo: Sn.fernandez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Anton de Kom University of Suriname is named after the activist who wrote 'We Slaves of Suriname' in 1934, a book about the colony's hard history. His own father had been born into slavery. In 2020 he was added to the Canon of the Netherlands, the list of key people and events taught in Dutch schools.
Photo: Gustav Adolph Rheingans, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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This striking Roman Catholic cathedral is built entirely of wood, specifically local cedar and basralocus. Inside, the timber is left unpainted, showcasing the rich, natural warm tones of Surinamese wood. It was designated a minor basilica by Pope Francis in 2014.
Photo: Forrestjunky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Paramaribo's historic centre blends Dutch building designs with local know-how for the tropics, and most of its old houses are made of wood. Big fires in 1821 and 1832 destroyed parts of the old town, so many of the houses you see today date from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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The governor of Suriname had tall royal palms planted here and opened the garden to the public in 1685. Today the Garden of Palms (Palmentuin) lies right behind the Presidential Palace, and a troop of capuchin monkeys lives among its palms. The Paramaribo Zoo only opened in 1972.
Photo: Loek Tangel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Paramaribo sits on the west bank of the Suriname River. This vital waterway has been the lifeblood of the country's trade and transport for centuries. Interestingly, the river's estuary meets the Commewijne River right before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
Photo: madmack66, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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