Cultural Landmarks

Explore the colonial history and cultural heritage of Paramaribo and its surroundings through these five significant sites. The selection includes 17th and 18th-century pentagonal fortifications like Fort Zeelandia and Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, which historically protected the Suriname River. Specialized museums highlight distinct aspects of local identity, from traditional Afro-Surinamese Koto dress and Angisa headscarves to the evolution of the country’s telecommunications and archival collections of historical documents and maps.