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Much larger Fort Amsterdam lies to the west. Construction on this fortification began in 1635, making it the oldest monument in Curacao. Inside its massive stone walls, you’ll find the Governor’s Palace -- closed. It is still the official residence of the Governor of the Netherlands Antilles, along with the Fort Church Museum - closed. There is a British cannonball from an 1804 attack that is still embedded in the façade above the left entrance.
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