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Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad, CuraÃ§ao. Called the Swinging Old Lady, this 1888 pontoon pedestrian bridge opens laterally for passing ships. CuraÃ§ao, a Dutch Caribbean island, is known for its beaches tucked into coves and its expansive coral reefs rich with marine life. The capital, Willemstad, has pastel-colored colonial architecture, floating Queen Emma Bridge and the sand-floored, 17th-century MikvÃ© Israel-Emanuel Synagogue. Itâs also a gateway to western beaches like Blue Bay, a popular diving site.