CUR TravelGuide 02.04.20 - Flipbook - Page 62
TO DO IN PUNDA:
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Lunch at the Old Market. Sample local delicacies for local prices,
alongside office workers on their lunch break at the Marshe Bieu
or Old Market.
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New Market. The indoor New Market (or Marshe Nobo) on
Waaigat- plein is where the islanders come to buy fresh fruit,
vegetables, fish and handicrafts. Drop by daily before 2pm to
wander and enjoy a snack. Drink straight from a fresh coconut
or sample the tropical fruit juices.
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Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue (Snoa). Built in 1732, this
impressive building is the oldest synagogue still in use in the
western Hemisphere.
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Shopping. A mix of local shops and international brands line the
streets. Don’t miss the most photographed building in Punda:
Penha Perfumery on Handelskade near Queen Emma Bridge.
This remarkable yellow-colored building is an expert example of
Dutch colonial architecture.
• Punda Vibes. Every Thursday evening Punda turns
into a vibrant gathering place for all ages. Enjoy street
theatre and live music, go for an art walk, do a dance, and
watch the fireworks show over St. Anna Bay.
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