Fort Zeelandia (Paramaribo)
Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. In 1640 the French built a wooden fort on the spot which, during British colonial period, was reinforced and became Fort Willoughby. It was taken by the Dutch in 1667 and renamed Fort Zeelandia.
| Fort Zeelandia | |
|---|---|
| Part of Suriname | |
Fort Zeelandia in Paramaribo | |
Fort Zeelandia | |
| Coordinates | 5.8252°N 55.149872°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1651 |
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