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Landhuis Brievengat
Bonhamweg
Curacao
Curacao
Curacao
691-4961
Type: Cultural Interest
Addmission Fee: $2 for adults and $1 for children younger than 12
Hours: 9:15 am-12:15 pm and 3-6 pm
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Curacao
Curacao
Curacao
691-4961
Type: Cultural Interest
Addmission Fee: $2 for adults and $1 for children younger than 12
Hours: 9:15 am-12:15 pm and 3-6 pm
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Landhuis Brievengat, east of the airport on Bonhamweg, holds many musical shows and cultural events throughout the year. Experts think the house was built in the early 18th century for a plantation owner who grew aloe and raised cattle.
A rare hurricane destroyed the property in 1877, and it was abandoned until Shell Oil bought it many years later in order to pump freshwater from the underground well. Shell donated the estate to the government of Curaçao in the mid- 1950s, and the ruined mansion was restored to its original splendor.
Notice the unusual towers at the sides of the house. They were once used as a prison for slaves who caused trouble. Visitors may tour Brievengat daily. Live bands and folklore groups often entertain (sometimes with dance lessons), but check K Pasa for a listing of scheduled events, or call in advance for information,
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