Waterkant (Paramaribo waterfront)
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Waterkant is the historic riverside promenade in Paramaribo, Suriname, known for its colonial-era architecture, lively street life, and views over the Suriname River.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Waterkant (Paramaribo waterfront area) | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historic waterfront promenade
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street in Paramaribo ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| adjacentTo |
Fort Zeelandia, Paramaribo
NERFINISHED
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Independence Square, Paramaribo NERFINISHED ⓘ Presidential Palace of Suriname NERFINISHED ⓘ Suriname River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalMaterial | wooden structures ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Dutch colonial architecture ⓘ |
| country | Suriname NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
colonial-era architecture
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colorful facades ⓘ food stalls ⓘ lively street life ⓘ outdoor terraces ⓘ riverfront trees ⓘ riverside promenade ⓘ street vendors ⓘ views over the Suriname River ⓘ wooden colonial buildings ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
popular meeting place for locals and visitors
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symbol of Paramaribo’s riverfront heritage ⓘ |
| hasEconomicRole |
important for tourism economy of Paramaribo
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supports local small businesses ⓘ |
| hasUse |
recreation area
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social gathering place ⓘ street food market ⓘ tourism ⓘ viewpoint over Suriname River ⓘ |
| hasViewOf |
Suriname River shipping traffic
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riverbank on the opposite side of Suriname River ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | within UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone of Paramaribo historic center ⓘ |
| languageOfToponym | Dutch ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Paramaribo
NERFINISHED
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Paramaribo District NERFINISHED ⓘ Suriname NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOnWaterbody | Suriname River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
NERFINISHED
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historic center of Paramaribo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| toponymMeaning | waterside ⓘ |
| touristPopularity | one of the best-known sights in Paramaribo ⓘ |
| typicalActivity |
eating street food
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socializing in cafes and bars ⓘ walking along the riverfront ⓘ watching sunset over the Suriname River ⓘ |
| urbanContext | central Paramaribo ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Independence Square (Paramaribo)
this entity surface form:
Waterkant (Paramaribo waterfront area)