UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Inner City of Paramaribo

Historic Inner City of Paramaribo is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Suriname, inscribed in 2002.

Paramaribo is a former Dutch colonial town from the 17th and 18th centuries planted on the northern coast of tropical South America. The original and highly characteristic street plan of the historic centre remains intact. Its buildings illustrate the gradual fusion of Dutch arch

Paramaribo is a former Dutch colonial town from the 17th and 18th centuries planted on the northern coast of tropical South America. The original and highly characteristic street plan of the historic centre remains intact. Its buildings illustrate the gradual fusion of Dutch architectural influence with traditional local techniques and materials.

Country
Suriname
Region
South America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
2002
UNESCO reference
940
Area
30 ha

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