 WWII armory near Fort New Amsterdam by DSwede | Tips and photos of unusual, out-of-the-way Paramaribo attractions, posted by real travelers and locals. Paramaribo Map |
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The fort was the first prison in Surinam, and we were shown the cells where one of our party was shackled to show how the slaves would work with their hands tied to their feet, constantly stooped! Those who were willing, could be (temporarily) locked in the soltary confinement cell. Not me!
Although the museum was quite interesting, I feel it did not warrent a half day visit. It didn't help that we only arrived the previous day and were still feeling rather weary from the long flight, and were unaccustomed to the heat and humidity. Leave a Comment
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The mansions were built on stilt for several reasons:
1. To remain elevated and above the workers.
2. To keep the dwelling cool.
3. To prevent vermin from entering the house. Leave a Comment
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1. Drive over Jules Albert Wydenbosch bridge
2. By boat to New Amsterdam Pier.
The pier - and fort - was protected from foreign attack by two cannons along the riverside.
From the pier, we looked out on the river, where we spotted dolphins frolicking in the water, and beyond that, the Atlantic Ocean! Below us, in the murky waters, a cut eye swims merrily. Like mud-skippers, this surface swimming fish has eyes with two parts: one which can see above water and one which looks out below the surface. Leave a Comment
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The fort has never fired a short and ceased being a defensive stronghold in 1907. In 1968 the fort was turned into an open air museum. Leave a Comment
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Also of interest was a beautifully preserved horse drawn hearse. Leave a Comment
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 WWII armory near Fort New
Amsterdam by DSwede
You can take bus #4 for 1.5 SRD to the north edge of the Suriname River. To get this bus, catch it from Waterkant & Kromme Elleboog.
(Alternatively if you rent a bike, from Zuz & Zo's for example, you can ride up to the boat. This will allow you to explore more of New Amsterdam and the plantation areas)
From there a boat can take you across. The boat will be 20 SRD total, so price can be between 1.25~20 depending on how full and/or impatient you are.
From the opposite bank of the river, the fort is less than 10 minutes walk (to the left).
There is an open-air museum on the compound, for an entry price of 2 SRD.
Open hours are 9am~5pm weekdays, 10am~6pm weekends
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The 'palmentuin' or Palm Garden lies just behind the presidential palace. It is a favourite gathering place for all kinds of festivities. And of course it is crowded on independence day.
Here you can enjoy all kinds of local snacks.
But do not pass by the sad monument for little Ruben, who died because he got locked in a refrigerator. The monument was made by his father, who was a sculptor.
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 Helen with her former math
teacher, now president by theo1006, 4 more photos
Through a friend we obtained invitations for the president's reception from 12 to 14 pm. But no one checked on the invitations, so if you happen to be in Paramaribo on November 25th, just walk in. Dress code: no shorts for men!
In a former life president Venetiaan was a math teacher at the AMS (Algemene Middelbare School or secondary school). So he was willing to pose with his former student, Helen. Phone: 472841 or 477305
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