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May 19, 2024

　　Surrounding the centrally located Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) are the contrasting stately 18th-century Presidential Palace – open to the public November 25 only – and aging colonial government buildings. Behind the palace is the Palmentuin, a shady haven of tall royal palms where it's a pleasure to walk and escape the chaos of the city outside.

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Neveh Shalom Synagogue

　　The expansive Dutch Israeli synagogue, which famously sits side by side with the Caribbean's largest mosque on Keizerstraat, dates from 1716, when it was founded by the Sephardic Jews. The current structure was completed in 1843 and contains a small museum about the history of Jews in Suriname. ...

ReadyTex Art Gallery

　　Step off the chaotic streets and enter these five glorious floors of colorful local sculpture and paintings, all of which are for sale. Also check out the ReadyTex craft and souvenir shop just around the corner. ...

Saint Peter & Paul Cathedral-Basilica

　　Commonly called 'the Cathedral,' this gorgeously restored building was designated a Minor Basilica by Pope Francis in 2014. It's said to be the largest wooden structure in the western hemisphere and is worth a peek inside for the masterful woodwork and carvings. Mass is held daily and English tours are...

　　The frenzied and fascinating central market is divided into distinct areas: the meat, fish, fruit and vegetable sections on the lower floor and a less photogenic clothing area on the upper. The 'Witch's Market' (aka the Maroon Market; no photography allowed) has a separate entrance just to the west on...

Stichting Surinaams Museum

　　Inside the beautifully restored Fort Zeelandia, a pentagonal 17th-century fort built on the riverbank where the first colonists alighted, is the Stichting Surinaams Museum, which features colonial-era relics, period rooms and temporary exhibitions. All labeling is in Dutch. It's an interesting visit and you can enjoy some great river views...

　　This laid-back residential area about 10 minutes by taxi from downtown Paramaribo has dozens of tasty and cheap Javanese cafes to choose from and is a great place to come for a cheap and delicious evening meal, as well as for the great ambience. ...

　　Inside well-restored Fort Zeelandia, a star-shaped, 18th-century fort built on the site where the first colonists alighted, is the worthwhile Stichting Surinaams Museum, as well as the Baka Foto restaurant. ...

Onafhankelijkheidsplein

　　Surrounding the centrally located Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) are the contrasting stately 18th-century Presidential Palace – open to the public November 25 only – and aging colonial government buildings. Behind the palace is the Palmentuin, a shady haven of tall royal palms where it's a pleasure to walk and escape the...

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