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Suriname

Republic of Suriname

CapitalParamaribo
RegionSouth America
CurrencySRD
Official languagesDutch
Access to the seaYes
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Fort Zeelandia
Suriname · Place of interest

Fort Zeelandia

Fort Zeelandia stands on the Suriname River in Paramaribo and houses the Suriname Museum. The site offers context for the city’s development before a walk through the centre to view its streets and wooden architecture.

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Keizerstraat
Suriname · Place of interest

Keizerstraat

Keizerstraat is a street in Paramaribo where Neveh Shalom synagogue and a mosque stand side by side. The pairing is best viewed respectfully from the street; these are active religious sites, not places with guaranteed visitor access.

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Keizerstraat
Suriname · Place of interest

Neveh Shalom Synagogue

Neveh Shalom Synagogue stands on Keizerstraat beside a mosque. It is an active religious space, and its proximity to other places of worship reflects Paramaribo’s religious diversity.

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Palmentuin
Suriname · Region or area

Palmentuin

Palmentuin is a shaded garden in central Paramaribo, linking the area around Independence Square with the historic streets. Its paths suit a relaxed daytime walk rather than a rushed stop.

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Historic wooden houses on Waterkant beside the Suriname River in Paramaribo.
Suriname · City or town

Paramaribo

Paramaribo, Suriname’s capital, combines a riverside street grid with wooden architecture, gardens and active places of worship. Several central landmarks can be explored on foot during the day.

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Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Suriname · Place of interest

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral Basilica is a large wooden religious building. The article includes it in a walk through central Paramaribo and describes it as an active place of worship.

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Waterkant
Suriname · Place of interest

Waterkant

Waterkant is a riverside stretch in Paramaribo along the Suriname River. Its low-rise façades, porches and roofs, alongside wooden and masonry buildings, form part of an urban fabric best appreciated on an unhurried walk.

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