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Garden of Palms or Palmgardens (Dutch: Palmentuin) is a palm tree landscape garden in Paramaribo, Suriname. In addition to tall royal palms, the grounds are home to tropical birds and a "troop" of capuchin monkeys. [1] Palmentuin is located on Van Roseveltkade behind the Presidential Palace of Suriname and is a tourist attraction. [1]
Centrumkerk is a church of the Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname. It is located on Kerkplein in the centre of Paramaribo. [2] It was the state church until independence of Suriname in 1975. [3] The Centrumkerk is a monument, [4] and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. [5] The building is octagonal without a church tower. [6]
Centrum is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 20,631. [1] The historical centre of Paramaribo is located within the resort. The city centre is mainly in original condition, contains 291 listed monuments, and has of 2002 been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2]
Academic Hospital Paramaribo is the largest hospital in Suriname with 465 beds (from Suriname) Image 26 Church of Sacred Heart in Paramaribo (from Suriname ) Image 27 A Surinamese "broodje bakkeljauw" in the Netherlands (bun with shredded and spiced stockfish), with a chili paste made from Madame Jeanette peppers on the side (from Culture of ...
Paramaribo has remained the capital of Suriname, from its colonial days through the independence of Suriname in 1975 to the present day. The old town has suffered many devastating fires over the years, notably in January 1821 (which destroyed over 400 buildings) and September 1832 (which destroyed nearly 50 buildings). [ 8 ]
The museum organises monthly activities related to the Indo-Suriname community. [8] Past themes included Suriname in World War II., [9] the effect of Bollywood on Hindu music, [10] and the strike at Mariënburg. [11] There is a special school program for children in the 5th and 6th grade. [6]
The Waterkant is the oldest [1] [2] and one of the most important streets of Paramaribo, Suriname. The street is located in the historic centre on the Suriname River, and was the location where ships used to arrive. [3] The street starts at the Onafhankelijkheidsplein and extends to the Central Market. [4]
The Surinaams Museum is located inside Fort Zeelandia, the site where British and Dutch colonists first arrived in Suriname. [1] In 1947, Stichting Surinaams Museum was founded in order to preserve the cultural heritage of Suriname. [2] In 1952, the first museum opened in the Bettencourt building . [3]