Penha Collection

Curacao, Willemstad, Punda, The Penha building - a former merchants house built in 1708, located Handelskade along Pundas waterfront

Curacao, Willemstad, Colonial merchant houses lining Handelskade along Punda s
Curacao, Willemstad, Colonial merchant houses lining Handelskade along Pundas waterfront

from Penha Hill Date: circa 1850

Sketch in Portugal; Moorish Castle from the Penha; Moorish Castle, Mafra, 1837. Artist: James Holland
Sketch in Portugal; Moorish Castle from the Penha; Moorish Castle, Mafra, 1837. Painting housed in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Ponta da Bandeira Fort. Lagos. Portugal
Portugal. Lagos. Ponta da Bandeira Fort (17th century). Algarve

Picture No. 10896107
Madeira Island - hill of Penha de Aguia - eagle rock Date:

Dutch style buildings in the Punda central district, Willemstad, Curacao (Dutch Antilles), UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

ABC Islands, CURACAO, Willemstad: Punda Harborfront / Penha Building / Dutch Architecture

Faial and Penha de Aguia, Madeira
View of the village of Faial on the north coast of Madeira, with Penha de Aguia (Eagle Rock) on the right

Portugal Cintra
The castle of Penha da Cintra

Penha Building painted yellow, Breedestraat, Punda District, Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antillies, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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Step back in time to Penha Hill, circa 1850, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Curacao's Willemstad. Explore Punda, where colonial merchant houses line Handelskade, offering a glimpse into the past. The iconic Penha building stands tall, once a bustling merchants' house built in 1708. Transporting you further across borders, a sketch from Portugal reveals the majestic Moorish Castle seen from Penha. This artwork by James Holland captures the allure of Mafra in 1837. Back to Curacao's Willemstad, witness the Queen Emma pontoon bridge connecting colonial merchant houses along St Anna Bay. The architectural marvels tell tales of Dutch colonization and trade. As we return to Portugal once again, Ponta da Bandeira Fort in Lagos showcases another historical gem. Its sturdy walls hold stories untold. But our journey isn't complete without revisiting Punda's beloved Penha building - an emblematic structure that has witnessed centuries pass by with grace. Finally, let your gaze wander over St Anna Bay as it embraces Dutch colonial buildings on its shores. Curacao's Willemstad is truly a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. Discover the charm Hill and its captivating surroundings - where time stands still amidst echoes of bygone eras.