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Colorful Houses of Pietermaai District

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Colorful Houses of Pietermaai District

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Colorful Houses of Pietermaai District

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    1. Handelskade, Willemstad – Queen Emma Bridge loop from Colón

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    March 31, 2022

    The beautiful Pietemaai district, beautiful colored authentic houses alternate with ruins or modern new construction, the authentic houses are definitely worth a visit

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      January 14, 2025

      Wherever you look in Willemstad, there are colorful houses everywhere. This goes back to the governor Albert Kikkert (1761 - 1819). Around 1815, he ordered that the houses be made more colorful and painted brightly. He claimed that the white facades gave him migraines because they strongly reflected the intense sunlight, so he had all the houses painted brightly.

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