Oranjestad (; ) is a small town of 1,038 inhabitants; which is partly in ruins but still accessible (its tower can be climbed for long-distance views), various restored 18th-century merchants' residences – including the oldest one, the Gezaghebber House (former Lieutenant Governor's residence) on Kerkstraat – and restored wooden Caribbean-style houses. Snorkeling in Oranje Bay is also interesting because of the parts of 18th century buildings on the bay side that were swept into the sea.

Facilities

Oranjestad itself contains grocery stores, restaurants, bars, a library, schools, a clinic and the administrative offices of the government.

Climate

See also

  • List of lighthouses in Sint Eustatius
  • F. D. Roosevelt Airport
  • St. Eustatius Church

References

Bibliography

  • St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum