Paramaribo / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Paramaribo
Paramaribo’s historic centre combines wooden architecture, gardens and a setting beside the Suriname River. These stops focus on distinct places in and around the centre.
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Fort Zeelandia
Fort Zeelandia houses the Suriname Museum. Consider a wide view of the fort in its setting, then pick a detail of the historic structure.
Search Google MapsIndependence Square
Independence Square is an open space in front of the Presidential Palace. Use one edge of the square as a line to show its breadth, leaving the palace out of the frame.
Search Google MapsPresidential Palace
The former governor’s house became the Presidential Palace. From a permitted position outside, frame its façade symmetrically and leave room above the roofline.
Search Google MapsPalm Garden
The Palm Garden lies behind the palace. Use the vertical palm trunks as a natural frame, keeping the walkway clear for others.
Search Google MapsSaints Peter and Paul Cathedral Basilica
This cathedral on Henck Arronstraat is built of wood. Try a full exterior view and then a closer composition that shows its wooden construction.
Search Google MapsKeizerstraat
On Keizerstraat, a synagogue and mosque stand side by side. Compose the two neighbouring buildings together and approach both places of worship respectfully.
Search Google MapsKoto Museum
The Koto Museum presents Afro-Surinamese dress and culture. An exterior photograph can identify the place; ask about permission before photographing exhibitions.
Search Google MapsWaterkant
Fort Zeelandia is listed at Waterkant near the river. Look for a riverward composition that connects the historic centre with its waterside setting.
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