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Aruba’s historic City Hall: The house that love built
The House That Love Built: Aruba’s Historic City Hall Let’s explore Aruba’s historic City Hall. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to the house that love built. Not to be confused with the house of love, that’s something else. The reason I call it the house that love built is because of…
Read MoreHallmarks of Arubian Industries: Bushiribana Gold Mill
Tourism as Aruba’s Modern Industry One of the significant historical sites related to this industry is the Bushiribana Gold Mill, which played a crucial role in Aruba’s mining history. The Bushiribana Gold Mill is a testament to Aruba’s rich mining history, demonstrating the island’s transition from mining to tourism. For those of you who’ve been…
Read MoreExploring Aruba’s religious heritage: The church on the bay
Aruba’s Rich Tapestry of Faiths Aruba, a gem in the Caribbean, boasts not only stunning beaches and vibrant culture but also a rich tapestry of religious diversity. Despite being predominantly Catholic, the island embraces over 50 different religious beliefs, from monotheistic faiths to ancient traditions like the Greek pantheon and Viking Gods. Here, everyone finds…
Read MoreThe tale of Fort Zoutman: Colonial Defenses of the Dutch Caribbean
The Threat of Pirates and Privateers The threat of pirates and privateers was still a serious matter in the latter years of the 18th century. So, it was of utmost importance to build a fort to defend the island against any eminent danger. Just so you know, privateers are sanctioned by a monarchy, republic, or…
Read MoreIslas Inutiles: The Spanish Colonial Era on Aruba
Arrival of Alonso de Ojeda in Aruba (1499) T’was the year of our lord 1499, the 9th of August to be exact… when Alonso de Ojeda, a Conquistador from Torrenjoncillo del Rey, Cuencas, Castille de la Mancha (that’s a mouthful), set foot on these shores. On 6 June 1508 the king of Spain appointed De…
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