Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)

Royal Visit Memorial

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

1. Royal Visit Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Congregation Mikve Israel - Emanuel
proudly remembers the historic first visit
to this Synagogue by

Her Majesty Beatrix,
Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
His Royal Highness Prince Claus,
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange,
Their Royal Highnesses
Prince Johan Friso and Prince Constantijn

on the occasion of a special Prayer Service
held on
13 Cheshvan, 5753 / November 9, 1992
commemorating the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492
and expressing gratitude to the House of Orange
for granting them four centuries of religious freedom.

Erected 1992 by Mikve Israel-Emanuel.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1992.

Location. 12° 6.307′ N, 68° 55.972′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Punda. It can be reached from Hanchi Snoa. Plaque is located in the courtyard of Mikve Israel-Emanuel, just to the right as you enter. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hanchi Snoa 27, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in in the Atlantic Ocean,

and in North America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mikve Israel - Emanuel (here, next to this marker); Jewish Cemetery Beth Haim at Bleinheim, Curacao

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(a few steps from this marker); Beth Haim Berg Altena (a few steps from this marker); Timeline (a few steps from this marker); Historical centuries old Mikvah (a few steps from this marker); This sculpture is called Chichi® (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez (about 90 meters away); Wilhelmina (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.

Royal Visit Memorial - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

2. Royal Visit Memorial - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.