1708 - Penha Building - Willemstad, Curacao
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Raven
N 12° 06.342 W 068° 56.062
19P E 507141 N 1338242
Built in 1708, the Penha Building is the most photographed architectural structure of Curacao and was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Buildings in 1997.
Waymark Code: WMKDFV
Location: Curaçao
Date Posted: 03/25/2014
Views: 19
Constructed in 1708, The Penha Building on the island of Curacao was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. It is the most photographed building of downtown Willemstad, the capital of Curacao.
Per the official "Monuments of Curacao" website: (
visit link)
Name of property:
Penha Building
Address:
Heerenstraat 1, Punda
Characteristics:
Semi-detached three-story structure. Core and side gallery topped with two corner balconies and three pavilions placed perpendicular to core. Gable roofs over core and three pavilions, all closed by inward and outward curved gables with profiled mouldings, volutes and semicircular top ends. Front and side façade with arcades. All facades have tall shutter windows flanked by pilasters. Windows of gallery in addition equipped with moulded arches.
Monument value:
Architectural historical value because of the characteristic 18th century gables, the arcades and the rich plastered ornamentation. Architectural historical and cultural historical value because of the gallery added later on, typical of Punda. Specific value as part of a protected monumental townscape and the prominent landmark location.
Construction period:
1708 marked on east and west gable tops / Gallery
Present use:
Shops
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