Blauwburgwal
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The Blauwburgwal (literally: Dutch: blue fortress wall) is a canal in Amsterdam between the Singel (at Lijnbaanssteeg) and the Herengracht (at Herenstraat). It is close to the city center and part of the west Grachtengordel (canal belt).
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Blauwburgwal 22 | |
Length | .1 kilometres (0.062 mi) |
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Location | Amsterdam |
Postal code | 1015 |
Coordinates | 52.376586°N 4.890597°E / 52.376586; 4.890597 |
East end | Singel |
To | Herengracht |
Construction | |
Completion | 16th century |
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Halfway along the northeast side, the Langestraat meets the Blauwburgwal. The canal has two bridges, one beside Singel bridge 11 and the other beside Herengracht bridge 19.