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Introduction Enclosed by Curaçao’s largest fortification built out of local corallite stone, Dutch red bricks, and volcanic trass shipped in from St. Eustatius, the Waterfort Plaza urban development area lies at the western shore of Punda and is without a doubt most identified by the current tall Plaza Hotel tower and the long stretch of repeated bombproof barrel vaults, more commonly known as De Boogjes (The Arches). An enclave within the larger context and fabric of Punda,

Article 2: April, 2023 Introduction A unique mix of triangular, curved and straight gables, wooden and stone galleries enclosed with louvred windows, patterns of narrow streets and alleys, Iberian floor tiles, Dutch roof tiles, and walls brought up by a combination of local coral stone and red bricks shipped in from The Netherlands - these are some of the typical physical manifestations of the colonial ensemble that makes up Willemstad. However, among these material remains o

Article 1: February, 2023 Introduction From trolley train rides along the streets of Punda and Otrobanda, to checker tournaments and street art competitions along the Breedestraat, to food vendors, street fairs, and live music on the many squares - the celebration of Willemstad as a World Heritage Site is a festive one that makes it to the city scene every five years. On December 4th, 2022 the historic inner city of Willemstad celebrated its 25th anniversary as a World Herita