Paramaribo in Distrikt Paramaribo
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Paramaribo District

Paramaribo is a district of Suriname, encompassing the city of Paramaribo and the surrounding area. Paramaribo district has a population of 213,840 and an area 183 km². The area was first colonised by the British in the 17th century with the construction of Fort Willoughby. This fort was later taken by the Netherlands and renamed Fort Zeelandia.

Located at 5.82361, -55.1697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Districts of Suriname, Paramaribo District

André Kamperveen Stadion

Andre Kamperveen Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Paramaribo, Suriname. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 6,000.

Located at 5.83739, -55.1608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Suriname, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo

Radio10

Radio10 is a commercial radio station in Suriname.

Located at 5.83628, -55.1611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in Suriname

Mosque Keizerstraat

The Mosque Keizerstraat is the headquarters of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam in Paramaribo in Suriname, “Surinaamse Islamitische Vereniging” (SIV) The mosque is located in the Keizerstraat, adjacent to the Neveh Shalom Synagogue.

Located at 5.82861, -55.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Ahmadiyya mosques, Mosques in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo, Religious buildings completed in 1984

Neveh Shalom Synagogue

The Neveh Shalom Synagogue is the only synagogue of the Ashkenazi community in Suriname.

Located at 5.82833, -55.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Keizerstraat

The Keizerstraat is a long street in the center of Paramaribo, best known for its Neveh Shalom Synagogue and Mosque Keizerstraat that are adjacent to each other. This proximity is often perceived to symbolize the peaceful coexistence of religious communities in Suriname.

Located at 5.82833, -55.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Judeo-Islamic topics, Paramaribo

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral is a wooden Roman Catholic cathedral located in the center of the capital city of Paramaribo, Suriname. It is the biggest wooden structure in the Western Hemisphere, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paramaribo. Initially built as a Jewish theatre it was turned into a church in 1826. But as the years passed the church became too small for the growing number of catholics and therefore in 1882 the decision was made to built the cathedral.

Located at 5.82867, -55.1541 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1901, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo

Gouvernementsgebouw

The Gouvernementsgebouw is the presidential palace of Suriname, located in the capital of Paramaribo. It is located across from The Independence Square (Onafhankelijkheidsplein), which also houses the The National Assembly of Suriname, The Congress building, The Court of Justice, and the Ministry of Finance. It is one of the most prolific and best maintained examples of Dutch colonial architecture in Suriname and is part of the UNESCO world Heritage site of the Paramaribo inner-city.

Located at 5.82681, -55.1512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Suriname, Government of Suriname, Paramaribo, Presidential palaces, Spanish Colonial architecture