Scharloo, across the Wilhelmina drawbridge from Punda, pairs grand 19th-century merchant mansions with one of the Caribbean's liveliest street-art scenes.
Once the address of wealthy Jewish traders, Scharloo fell quiet for decades and has been revived partly through large-scale murals that splash colour across warehouse walls.
Wander to admire both the ornate "wedding cake" architecture and the contemporary art, often within the same block
It is a short, rewarding walk from the hotel.
- Collection
- Willemstad & Punda
- In the series
- No. 43 of 105
- From the hotel
- 7 min on foot
- Good to know
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- Questions
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Good to know
- Follow the murals around Scharloo Abou near the canal.
- Look up at the ornate "wedding cake" mansions.
- Combine with a Punda walking tour.
Questions & answers
Is Scharloo safe to walk?
Yes, the mural areas near the canal are popular with visitors by day; as anywhere, stick to busier streets and daytime hours.