The old Penha building in Willemstad

[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] The 'Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao' is an outstanding example of European colonial history in the Caribbean. It combines Dutch town-planning and architectural traditions with local influences. Curacao was established as a trading post by the Dutch West India Company in the early 17th century. Most of its original urban structure remains. The designated area contains four historic districts around a natural harbour, one of them is : Punda, including Fort Amsterdam and the 1732 synagogue The first buildings were designed in traditional Dutch brick style. In the 18th century the so-called Curaçao Baroque architecture evolved, with a curved gable such as the Penha Building. Penha is a department store on Willemstad's Handelskade that specializes in perfumes, cosmetics, skin care, and eyewear. It has locations throughout Curaçao and Aruba. While the Penha building itself was constructed in 1708, the Penha company dates back to 1865. In 1997 the Historic Area of Willemstad was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage list.
[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] The 'Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao' is an outstanding example of European colonial history in the Caribbean. It combines Dutch town-planning and architectural traditions with local influences. Curacao was established as a trading post by the Dutch West India Company in the early 17th century. Most of its original urban structure remains. The designated area contains four historic districts around a natural harbour, one of them is : Punda, including Fort Amsterdam and the 1732 synagogue The first buildings were designed in traditional Dutch brick style. In the 18th century the so-called Curaçao Baroque architecture evolved, with a curved gable such as the Penha Building. Penha is a department store on Willemstad's Handelskade that specializes in perfumes, cosmetics, skin care, and eyewear. It has locations throughout Curaçao and Aruba. While the Penha building itself was constructed in 1708, the Penha company dates back to 1865. In 1997 the Historic Area of Willemstad was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage list.
The old Penha building in Willemstad
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