Fort Waakzaamheid
This small fortress was built in 1803. in World War II, it was equipped by the Americans with 37mm-guns, which later were replaced by 90mm anti aircraft guns. They also built barracks and an observation post.
Now the fort is in a bad condition but there are plans to reconstruct it. The views to the surrounding area are great.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Fedor de Vries
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Point of interest
Monument
- Memorial Commonwealth War Graves Curaçao and Aruba - Willemstad
- Remembrance Carillon Curaçao Museum - Willemstad
- Remembrance Memorial 'Lady of Abundance' - Willemstad
Cemetery
- Dutch War Graves Military Cemetery Curaçao - Willemstad
- Dutch War Grave Protestant Cemetery Willemstad - Willemstad
- Commonwealth War Graves Willemstad - Willemstad
Fortification
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