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Curaçao

Culinary journey through Curaçao

Personal book tip from Helmi Smeulders with stories and recipes from Curacao / © Photo: Georg Berg
Caribbean cuisine with a Dutch twist reveals surprising things – from exotic flowers to unusual sources of protein

Swinging Old Lady of Curaçao

The Queen Emma Bridge slowly starts to move sideways. Pedestrians have to decide whether the "Swinging Old Lady" should take them on the 20-minute swing across the Sint Annabaai or whether they would rather go ashore / © Photo: Georg Berg
When the Queen Emma Bridge opens, the historic pontoon bridge glides to the side, giving ships access to the largest natural harbor in the Caribbean. The Swinging Old Lady is more than just a crossing between two parts of the city – she is a lively attraction that has set the rhythm of Willemstad for over 130 years

Street art on weathered walls

"Sunflower Concert" by Aemy Niafeliz combines music and nature against the shabby chic backdrop of the decaying Curaçao baroque / © Photo: Georg Berg
In Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, murals adorn dilapidated facades. They combine historical traces with powerful contemporary art

Curaçao: an island full of color

Traders from Venezuela bring their fresh produce by boat to the floating market in Willemstad, around 70 kilometers away, and then offer it at numerous market stalls over a length of 200 meters / © Photo: Georg Berg
From the colorful facades in Willemstad to the colorful liqueur – Curaçao shines in color. Behind it lies an eventful history told through murals and art
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