Willemstad is a city in North Brabant, a province int he southern part of the Netherlands. It is an historical town with well preserved sixteenth century fortification architecture, which has been placed under the care of the Dutch service for building preservation.
Willemstad is lcoated close to where the Hollandsdiep divides into two arms, between which lies the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. William the Silent gave the order in 1583 for the building of a star-shaped fortress here with seven bastions, two gates and regular street layout.
Things to See & Do
* Fort Willemstad
* Harbor area
* Old Town Hall
* Arsenal
* D'Oranje Flour-Mill
General Information
Cruise Season - March-Nov
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Language - Dutch
Population - 2,500
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code - +31