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What is the story behind the colorful facades of the Handelskade in Willemstad?

Antwort

Around 1815, Governor Albert Kikkert ordered the houses to be painted in bright colors, as the original white of the facades supposedly dazzled his eyes too much.

In reality, however, he was involved in the only paint factory on the island and thus made a good business. It is thanks to him that Willemstad has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

The Handelskade is the waterfront promenade in Punda. The famous, colorful facades of the colonial buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    What is a Laraha?

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    The Laraha is a sour, green orange fruit that only grows on the ABC islands.

    Originally, the Laraha was a Valencia orange, but in the desert climate it only produced shrivelled fruit. Unfortunately, they were simply inedible. But something could still be done with their peels: The bitter orange liqueur Blue Curacao has been produced in Landhuis Chobolobo for 115 years.

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    What is a Laraha?

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    The Laraha is a sour, green orange fruit that only grows on the ABC islands.

    Originally, the Laraha was a Valencia orange, but in the desert climate it only produced shrivelled fruit. Unfortunately, they were simply inedible. But something could still be done with their peels: The bitter orange liqueur Blue Curacao has been produced in Landhuis Chobolobo for 115 years.

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The Handelskade is the waterfront promenade in Punda. The famous, colorful facades of the colonial buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Quizfrage

What is the story behind the colorful facades of the Handelskade in Willemstad?

Antwort

Around 1815, Governor Albert Kikkert ordered the houses to be painted in bright colors, as the original white of the facades supposedly dazzled his eyes too much.

In reality, however, he was involved in the only paint factory on the island and thus made a good business. It is thanks to him that Willemstad has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

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    What does the shape of the island of Curacao remind you of?

    Answer

    Curacao is shaped like a fish.
    It swims from northwest to southeast in the Caribbean Sea. The Sint Joris Baai on Curacao represents its eye.

    On the map of My Curacao you can easily recognize the shape of the fish. All our posts are marked with the corresponding color symbol of the respective Relaxed Curacao section.

    You can find many pictures of fish from the Caribbean in our snorkeling & diving section.

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    What is a Laraha?

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    Originally, the Laraha was a Valencia orange, but in the desert climate it only produced shrivelled fruit. Unfortunately, they were simply inedible. But something could still be done with their peels: The bitter orange liqueur Blue Curacao has been produced in Landhuis Chobolobo for 115 years.

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