On the shores of the Hollands Diep, Willemstad is a fortified town whose star-shaped walls still trace the skyline. You may walk the ramparts pausing at windmills that once guarded the harbor, then step into the old town where gabled houses line tranquil streets. The 17th-century Koepelkerk, one of the Netherlands’ earliest domed churches, stands at the heart of the village, while the marina buzzes with sailboats and cafés along the water. History here feels close, from naval battles to centuries of trade, yet the pace of life is calm, defined by fresh air and open horizons. With Celebrity River Cruises, Willemstad offers a glimpse of Dutch heritage shaped by both land and sea.

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