Otrobanda is one of the 5 main city districts, and it’s the cultural powerhouse of Willemstad and that’s clearly visible as soon as you arrive. Its residents are a melting pot of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds; the way it has been for over three centuries.
Formerly known as one of the most sketchy parts of town due to decades of economic hardships and neglect, many buildings have become ruins. Thankfully, efforts to restore these monumental buildings have brought back life into Otrobanda. Today, the neighborhood is one of the fastest growing residential areas, along with many new hotels, bars, and restaurants
Tula
Love Love
Rainbow stairs
Blaaker House
Otrobanda is known for its vibrant street art scene, with colorful murals and graffiti covering many of its walls. Some of the best street art in Otrobanda:
- Start at Plaza Brion: This is a popular meeting place in Otrobanda and is a great starting point for your street art walk.
- Walk down Breedestraat: This is one of the main streets in Otrobanda and is home to many great murals and graffiti pieces.
- Turn left on Brionplein: This is the main square in Otrobanda and is home to some great
street art pieces, including a colorful mural of a tree. - Continue down Brionplein and turn left on Bredestraat: This street has some great examples of street art, including a mural of a woman’s face and a colorful mural of a bird. 5. Turn right on Prins Hendrikstraat: This street has some great murals and graffiti pieces, including a mural of a man’s face and a colorful mural of a woman’s face.
- Continue down Prins Hendrikstraat and turn left on Breedestraat: This will bring you back to your starting point at Plaza Brion.
This route will take you past some of the best street art in Otrobanda and will give you a great caste of the vibrant art scene in this neighborhood. Enjoy your art walk!
