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Waterfort Curaçao

Second World War (1939-1945)

Plaza Piar, Willemstad

Curaçao Curaçao Willemstad

Waterfort Curaçao #1

Waterfort Curaçao #2

The Waterfort was built in 1827, to replace an older fort which was built in 1634.

In World War II, the fort became operational again. Soldiers were housed in the fort and 37mm-machineguns were placed on top op of it.

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Source

Text: Fedor de Vries
Photos: Fedor de Vries

Where is it?

12.104437, -68.935443

Nearby

Point of interest

Curaçao International Airport - Willemstad

Monument

Remembrance Memorial 'Lady of Abundance' - Willemstad
War Memorial Curaçao - Willemstad
Remembrance Carillon Curaçao Museum - Willemstad

Cemetery

Dutch War Grave R.C. Cemetery Willemstad - Willemstad
Commonwealth War Graves Willemstad - Willemstad
Dutch War Grave Protestant Cemetery Willemstad - Willemstad

Fortification

Rif Fort Curaçao - Willemstad
Fort Waakzaamheid - Willemstad
155mm Gun Emplacement Blue Bay - Willemstad

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