Canals of Amsterdam

The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city ...

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No visit to Amsterdam is complete without having seen the iconic canals. They are the symbol of the city and have enormous cultural and historical value.

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Amsterdam has a vast array of water canals over 100km in length, around 60 miles. These 165 canals divide the city into a series of small islands connected by ...

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The historic urban ensemble of the canal district of Amsterdam was a project for a new 'port city' built at the end of the 16th and beginning of the 17th ...

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Amsterdam's canal system was built during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. Spanning an era from around 1588 to 1672, during this time ...

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In 2010, the Amsterdam canals were officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which include the four main canals: Singel, ...

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There are 165 canals in Amsterdam. The total length combines comes to 75km! There are 1281 bridges that cross the canals in the city.

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With 65 miles of ancient canals, Amsterdam is still the most watery city in the world.

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Prinsengracht is arguably the most famous canal in Amsterdam. It was named after the Prince of Orange, who was a key figure in the city's history. This canal ...

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In 2010 the canal belt, with Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht as the main canals, was declared a World Heritage site. The ...

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