Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Coordinates: 17 ° 29 ′ N , 62 ° 59 ′ W
Oranjestad is the capital of the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius . It has about 1000 inhabitants.
The city can be divided into two districts: the lower city and the upper city. The lower town , which is located directly on the shore, is historically much more valuable. There are ruins from the colonial times, the most popular beach area and a port that is still in operation today. The upper city has a western-modern character. The economic center of the city is located here.
Attractions
The most important sight of the city is the Fort Oranje , which is located above the shore. In the direction of the sea there are still cannons on the intact fortifications. The beautiful inner courtyard is also admirable. Nearby there is a museum about the history of the island, one of the oldest synagogues in the region of the American continent (built in 1739), a Jewish cemetery and a Dutch-style church built in 1755, partly ruined.
Facilities
Oranjestad has various shops, a school, a hospital, government administration buildings and a university of medicine with around 100 students.