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Oranjestad
 The capital city, located
on the southern coast near the western end of the island,
is extremely picturesque with its Dutch
colonial architecture in pastel colors. Over the past six
years a lot of effort has been spent refurbishing the
town and making
it attractive for tourists. Along the wharf merchants come
to sell fresh fish and produce right off the boats every
morning. The downtown area and the Seaport Village are
the primary shopping
areas on the island.
Museums in Oranjestad:
Archaeological Museum
Zoutmanstraat 1, Oranjestad
Ancient artifacts, pottery tools, and giant earthen jars of
the original Aruban habitants.
Open Mon - Fri, 8 am to 12 and 1pm to 4pm
Numismatic Museum
Zuidstraat 27, Oranjestad.
30,000 historic coins from Aruba and around the world.
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 12 and 1pm to 4pm
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 De Olde Molen
This old windmill was first built in 1804 in Holland and then
shipped to Aruba piece by piece and
reconstructed in 1960. It now features a
moderately-priced restaurant that specializes
in continental dining.
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Fort Zoutman And William III Tower
The oldest building in the country, this Dutch fortress now
houses the Historical Museum of Aruba, where Caiquetio artifacts
from the prehistoric past are now on display alongside of
remnants from the Dutch colonial period and other items of
local interest.
Open Mon - Fri, 9am to 12 and 1.30 pm to 4.30pm
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Bushiribana
On the northern coast midway down the island lie the abandoned
gold mines that were the center of Aruba's gold rush during
the nineteenth century. Nearby sit the ruins of an old pirate
castle that some say goes all the way back to 1499, the year
that Alonso de Ojeda landed here.
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Hooiberg
Shaped like a haystack (Hooiberg means Mt.Haystack in Dutch),
this mountain looms prominently from the middle of the island.
At 541 feet, it is not the tallest mountain (Mt.Yamanota
and Mt.Arikok at 617 feet and 577 feet respectively are both
taller), but it is the most accessible. From its peak it
is possible to see across to the coast of Venezuela on a
clear day.
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