Scharloo

Scharloo (Papiamento: Skálo) is a neighbourhood and former suburb of Willemstad, Curaçao. Scharloo started as a plantation, but became a wealthy neighbourhood of Willemstad. Scharloo has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Scharloo
Skálo
Neighbourhood
House in Scharloo with a wall painting by Francis Sling
Scharloo
Location in Curaçao
Coordinates: 12°06′22″N 68°55′35″W
StateKingdom of the Netherlands
CountryCuraçao
CityWillemstad
Population
 (2011)
  Total523
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