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Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral is a large-scale religious building made of wood. It is part of a walk through Paramaribo’s historic centre and remains a place of worship.

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Photo by Davidsoe (shifted by Rabanus Flavus) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Notice its wooden construction and scale.
  • Include it in a walk through the historic centre and its places of worship.
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Photo by C.Tjon-A-Ten Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Photo by C.Tjon-A-Ten Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

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Guides to this place

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Historic wooden houses on Waterkant beside the Suriname River in Paramaribo.

Paramaribo via Waterkant, Palmentuin and Fort Zeelandia

A day on foot through historic central Paramaribo to understand its wooden architecture, public spaces and what to check before setting out.

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Profile updated: 25/09/2026