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in the western
Otrobanda neighborhood. Rif Fort is made of 1.5-meter thick coral walls that once stored over 56 cannons. Today, Rif Fort is a tourist attraction that features great local restaurants, live entertainment, trendy bars with Latin and Caribbean music and the rough waves that smash through
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The
Renaissance shopping mall is a shopping center that is located across Rif Fort. Its features tall red buildings and bright green plants and a place for tourists to shop at; the shopping mall is home to more than 50 shops including various luxurious boutique shops.
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is located in the former military hospital of
Otrobanda. It opened its doors in 7 March 1948, and contains a large collection of paintings, furniture, glass, and textile. It regularly organises exhibitions of local and national artists.
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The Rif Fort is a 19th-century defense monument which was built to protect the island from the invasion of pirates and enemies. Its key location was centered in the heart of CuraƧao. It lies at the entrance of the
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The restored area now shelters Rif Fort
Village, a shopping and entertainment center that offers panoramic views of Punda and the sea. The Brionplein (Brion Plaza) is the centerpiece of Otrobandaās waterfront.
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Many of the over 700 UNESCO listed buildings in
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The district saw a rapid population increase up in the early 19th century when the once walled city of
Willemstad became overpopulated. Otrobanda was connected to Punda in 1888 via the
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the ends of the walls. The Fort was redeveloped by the
Renaissance CuraƧao Resort and Casino. Locals and tourists visit this site frequently.
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Otrobanda and Rif Fort are in the foreground, while the Queen Emma Bridge is the pontoon bridge in the center, with the colorful buildings of
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