🏰 Waterfort

Curaçao · Americas · 12.10°N, 68.93°W

Waterfort is a fort in Willemstad, Curaçao located on the eastern side of the Sint Anna Bay. It was built in 1827 to protect Willemstad against attack. In 1858, marines were stationed in the fort. During World War II, the fort was put into operation again. In 1955, the marines were moved to Marinebasis Parera, and Plaza Hotel Curaçao, a luxury hotel, was built in the fort.

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Quick facts

Country	Curaçao
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	12.10°N, 68.93°W · view on map

Waterfort is located in Curaçao, in Americas.

More forts in Curaçao

Fort Amsterdam (Curaçao) · Fort Nassau (Curaçao).

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