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Handelskade

Willemstad, Curacao
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Ranked #8 of 27 attractions in Willemstad
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Harborfront street lined with brightly painted 18th century buildings that today, house boutiques, art galleries and sidewalk cafes.
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Woodbridge, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I enjoyed the Handelskade. Lots of cute little shops where you can find souvenirs and things to take back home. Very picturesque as well.

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Gatesville, TX
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78 attraction reviews
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128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

This main street is very attractive - both in building color and their architecture. But the street is very short and doesn't take long to walk it.

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Willemstad, Curacao
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62 reviews 62 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The Handelskade is the most famous picture from Curacao. Must have background on your holiday pictures (preferrably taken from the Emma Bridge).

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Washington, DC
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13 attraction reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The Punda Willemstad waterfront is indeed picturesque and clearly represents the Curaçao standard postcard print. Neon-lit views of Punda at night are best taken in from the Otrobanda side of Willemstad. Right by the ferry stop, the Gouverneur de Rouville restaurant's balcony provides the perfect vantage point to take it all in and enjoy the seabreeze too.

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Pendleton, Oregon
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

My wife and I travel a lot. We have been all over the world and few things are as beautiful as this place at night. We had an amazing te just watching this at night.

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Weyburn, Canada
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We never tired of his most-photographed view of Willemstad! It was just as gorgeous at night, when we had dinner on the 4th terrace of the Rif Fort and the flood-light lit buildings across the waterway were the perfect backdrop for a romantic meal!

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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

The first sight of Handelskade is like something out of a movie; bright colored buildings and beautiful architecture on the harbor with a swinging footbridge connecting the two parts of Willemstad. Dining, shopping & history are everywhere in the area within walking distance. The only downside is that most shops close at 5pm which is a shame because just when... More

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Istanbul
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Of course it is a must see when you are in Curaçao. Famous with these buildings I was a little disappointed, because there was not really much to see. Well the houses and the wonderful colors of course. But in the surrounding area there wasn’t very much sightseeing. We decided to walk to the other side (well actually we took... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Cross the Queen Emma Bridge to get to these buildings. There are several places to eat with outdoor seating that line the front of these buildings. There isn't a whole lost past this street. There is a floating market and some stores that all close around 6pm. There are a lot of abandoned buildings and some dilapidated buildings just past... More

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Nashua, New Hampshire
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22 attraction reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Colorful buildings along the water with great views. The shopping is lacking. Very few restaurants. Fun music playing at the Iguana Cafe.

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