Fort Amsterdam

About

The historic Dutch colonial fort at the entrance to the harbor, now home to the Governor's offices. A British cannonball is still lodged in the wall of the church inside. ,

Fort Amsterdam, Punda, Willemstad

Tips

• The cannonball in the church wall is a must-see detail
• Walk the walls for harbor views
• Free to enter the courtyard. Fort Amsterdam is a fort situated in Willemstad, Curaçao. It was constructed in 1634 by the Dutch West India Company (WIC) and served not only as a military fort but also as the headquarters of the WIC. Currently it serves as the seat of the government and governor of Curaçao. The fort is named after the Amsterdam chamber of the WIC and was considered the main of eight forts on the island

How to get there

Right at the waterfront entrance to Punda, next to the Queen Emma Bridge.