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Prinsengracht
Canal in Amsterdam / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Prinsengracht is a 3.2-kilometer (2.0 mi)-long canal that runs parallel to the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The canal, named after the Prince of Orange, is the fourth of the four main canals belonging to the canal belt.
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![]() Prinsengracht with Westertoren, winter | |
![]() Location of Prinsengracht in the Canal belt | |
Length | 3.2 km (2.0 mi) |
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Location | Amsterdam |
Postal code | 1015, 1016, 1017 |
Coordinates | 52.370021°N 4.882698°E / 52.370021; 4.882698 |
East end | Brouwersgracht |
To | Amstel |
Construction | |
Construction start | 17th century |
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