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

Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

1. Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site Marker

Inscription.
(Papiamento):
Willemstad Historiko Patrimonio Mundial
Desember 1997

Ofrese na Pueblo di Korsou Konfirmando Asina Balor Universal di Historia i Kultura di Korsou

Komishon Interregional Akshon Willemstad
ICAW

(English Translation):
Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site
December 1997

Offered to the People of Curacao thus Confirming the Universal Value of History and Culture of Curacao

Interregional Commission Action Willemstad
ICAW

Erected 1997 by Komishon Interregional Akshon Willemstad ICAW.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1997.

Location. 12° 6.327′ N, 68° 56.076′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Punda. It is on Breedestraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Breedestraat 5, 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: Tribute to King Willem III (here, next to this marker); Tula Memorial (here, next to this marker); Royal Navy Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Prince Willem of Orange Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Curacao 500 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Visit Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Emma Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.

Also see . . . Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao. From the UNESCO World Heritage Convention website. (Submitted on February 11, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

2. Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.