Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Amsterdam

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Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam is a fort in Suriname built from 1734 to 1747 at the confluence of the Suriname and Commewijne rivers. It is open to the public as an open-air museum. ()

Local name: Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam Built: 1747 (277 years ago)Coordinates: 5°53'14"N, 55°5'32"W

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Open Air Museum Fort Nieuw AmsterdamNieuw Amsterdam Suriname

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Fort Nieuw Amsterdam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Zeelandia, André Kamperveen Stadion, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Waterkant.

5.8 miSW
Colonial fort with tours and a museum
Fort Zeelandia, Paramaribo
149 min walk • Fort Zeelandia stands as a historic bastion in the city of Paramaribo, Suriname, offering visitors a profound glimpse into the country's colonial past. Once a stronghold of Dutch power in the region, this fortress has been transformed into a museum that chronicles the...
5.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
André Kamperveen Stadion, Paramaribo
149 min walk • The André Kamperveen Stadion, nestled in the heart of Paramaribo, Suriname, stands as a testament to the country's passion for sports, particularly football. This iconic sports venue, named after the revered Surinamese footballer and sports administrator André...
5.9 miSW
Landmark wooden cathedral from the 1800s
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo
150 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paramaribo, the capital city of Suriname, stands the majestic St. Peter and Paul Cathedral. This wooden Roman Catholic cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a remarkable architectural landmark that draws the attention of visitors...
6 miSW
Harbor
Waterkant, Paramaribo
153 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Suriname River, Waterkant is a historic street located in the heart of Paramaribo, Suriname's vibrant capital city. Known for its picturesque colonial architecture and cultural significance, Waterkant is a testament to the country's rich...
5.9 miSW
Square, Park
Onafhankelijkheidsplein, Paramaribo
150 min walk • The Onafhankelijkheidsplein is a town square in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The square is situated in the historical inner city, near the Suriname River and the Presidential Palace of Suriname.
~950 ftN
Ship
Suriname-Rivier, Nieuw Amsterdam
5 min walk • Suriname-Rivier is a lightvessel permanently berthed in a wet dock in the Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam Open-Air Museum in Nieuw-Amsterdam, Commewijne, Suriname. The lightvessel was constructed by the Conrad shipyard in Haarlem, the Netherlands, for the Ministry of the Colonies of the Netherlands.
5.7 miSW
Park
Palmentuin, Paramaribo
146 min walk • Garden of Palms or Palmgardens is a palm tree landscape garden in Paramaribo, Suriname. In addition to tall royal palms, the grounds are home to tropical birds and a "troop" of capuchin monkeys. Palmentuin is located on Van Roseveltkade behind the Presidential Palace of Suriname and is a tourist attraction.
5.4 miSW
Aquarium, Zoo, Outdoor activities
Paramaribo Zoo, Paramaribo
138 min walk • The Paramaribo Zoo is the only zoo in Suriname. The zoo opened in May 1972, and was an initiative of prime-minister Jopie Pengel. It is located adjacent to the Cultuurtuin in Rainville, Paramaribo.
5.8 miSW
Museum
Surinaams Museum, Paramaribo
149 min walk • The Surinaams Museum is a museum located at Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 in Fort Zeelandia, Paramaribo, Suriname.
~220 ftNE
5°53'15"N • 55°5'30"W
Telecom museum, Nieuw Amsterdam
2 min walk • Museum
5.9 miSW
Convention center
Congreshal, Paramaribo
151 min walk • The Congress Hall is a convention and exhibition centre in Paramaribo, Suriname. It is located on Onafhankelijkheidsplein, and was completed in 1999.