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Handelskade

Willemstad, Curacao
Ranked #12 of 25 attractions in Willemstad
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Harborfront street lined with brightly painted 18th century buildings that today, house boutiques, art galleries and sidewalk cafes.
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Willemstad, Curacao
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This few buildings make a beautiful impression. This is how one recognizes Willemstad. Some ugly signs ought to be removed. More

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East Coast, US
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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This stretch of beautiful buildings is in all the pictures, and it's made to look like it's vibrant and bustling and full of things to do. It isn't. It's just some touristy shops with a couple of cafes. Go there, have a beer, take a few pictures, and go do something else. More

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Puerto Rico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Its a beautiful town with so much color. So antique and historical place More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The architecture is amazing. I didn't stop taking pictures of this place. Nice shops and cafes and a great view of Queen Ema Pontoon bridge and Otrobanda (the other side). More

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Leuven
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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The Handeslkade is THE postcard view of Willemstad. Coloured dutch houses in the Caribean... but in front of them you have a low quality dutch terrace that serves "bitterballen" and other deepfried unhealthy stuff. What a waste. More

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Kralendijk, null, Netherlands Antilles
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

the people on the walkway asking you to buy everything not really what i expect from it.. a little to old and overdated More

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St. Catharines, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

nice building and colors. I never knew that these buildings were so old. the Penha building is a ral gem. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

After a nice walk through town we decided to take a rest and sat alongside the water. we enjoyed a nice Daiquiri and watched the ships go by. We were full after the nice lunch we had at the local plaza so didnt order any food. this is a nice place to relax after a day of shopping. highly recommended. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

This is one of the most beautiful spots in Willemstad. The colours of the buildings are so amazing. You should really go there and make a picture ! More

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Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

What I liked best about the waterfront buildings was how colorful they appeared to the eye. We stayed to admire them at night several times, when all the lights were lit and the reflection of the water was absolutely beautiful!!! What a great way to end our trip with the memory and many photos of them during the day and... More

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