The original and highly characteristic street plan of the historic centre remains intact. Its buildings illustrate the gradual fusion of Dutch architectural influence with traditional local techniques and materials.

The Old City of Paramaribo, part of our Capital and your gateway to Suriname, is now undergoing loving restoration, so history comes alive in Suriname.

Suriname’s capital city. Now its historic old heart is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through narrow streets lined by historic buildings from past centuries of English, French and especially Dutch origin. Discover the largest wooden Cathedral in the western hemisphere, as well as impressive temples, mosques, synagogues, churches and other places of worship. Explore the 17th century Fort Zeelandia set in a picturesque setting along the Suriname River amongst neatly renovated buildings frome days gone by. Walk around many of the restored houses which were built in past centuries. Discover the local markets, or sip a drink on Waterkant (the Waterfront) as you watch the busy life on the Suriname River go by. The Palm Garden, the back yard of the Presidential Palace at the lawns of Onafhankelijkheidsplein (which translates as Independence Square) is a place to spend a pleasant hour. Make sure you plan for several days in Paramaribo during your trip.

For further details on historic Paramaribo and Suriname’s cultural heritage, please visit the following links:
- www.heritagesuriname.org
- www.cityofparamaribo.nl