The Rich Town Of Curacao In The 17th Century, Today Is A Tourist Attraction

Pietermaai area located in the capital Willemstad (Curacao) attracts tourists once a busy street, the residence of the wealthy on this island nation since the 17th century.
The rich town of Curacao in the 17th century, today is a tourist attraction
Curacao, the hometown of the 2019 King's Cup championship team, has owned a busy seaport since the 17th century. The Dutch recognized Curacao as a potential site for the exchange of slaves and making this island country location, focus on exploitation and economic development here.
During the colonial period, the Dutch built the capital Willemstad to become the second Amsterdam (Netherlands) with multicolored buildings with similar architecture.
During the prosperous period, the population increase led to the development of housing demand

. The Willemstad city government has built a new residential area called Pietermaai. In the 17th century, the neighborhood was home to wealthy merchants, bankers and captains… Dutch people.

Pietermaai used to be famous for its castles along major roads

The neighborhood was also once filled with upscale theaters and restaurants serving the upper class.




In the mid-19th century, Curacao escaped from Dutch colonial rule, the Pietermaai area gradually lost its central position. In the early 20th century, the area north of the capital Willemstad attracted population and became more bustling because of an oil refinery built there. This led to the gradual decline of the once-busy Pietermaai neighborhood.
At the end of the 20th century, most Dutch people left the Pietermaai. The upstream neighborhood was gradually abandoned and forgotten for a long time.
About 10 years ago, Pietermaai had a revival when Curacao was known to tourists as the beautiful island nation of the Caribbean. Many old castles were restored with colorful appearance, becoming unique hotels and restaurants
Visitors to Willemstad and strolling in the Pietermaai area will admire the liberal colors of South America, mixed with some ancient European tones.




According to Bich Phuong / Zing news
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