Waterfort
| Waterfort | |
|---|---|
Waterfort as seen from the Rif Fort (1954) | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Willemstad |
| Country | Curaçao |
| Coordinates | 12°06′14″N 68°56′07″W / 12.10380°N 68.93518°W |
| Current tenants | Plaza Hotel Curaçao |
| Construction started | 1827 |
Waterfort is a fort in Willemstad, Curaçao located on the eastern side of the Sint Anna Bay. It was built in 1827 to protect Willemstad against attack. In 1858, marines were stationed in the fort. During World War II, the fort was put into operation again. In 1955, the marines were moved to Marinebasis Parera, and Plaza Hotel Curaçao, a luxury hotel, was built in the fort.