Houtgracht
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The Houtgracht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦʌutˌxrɑxt]; Wood Canal) was a canal in Amsterdam that defined one side of Vlooienburg island. Houtgracht and the connected Leprozengracht canal were filled in 1882 to form the Waterlooplein.
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Location | Amsterdam |
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Coordinates | 52.368391°N 4.901910°E / 52.368391; 4.901910 |
East end | Nieuwe Herengracht |
To | Verwerfsgracht (Zwanenburgwal) |
Construction | |
Inauguration | 1593 |
Demolished | 1882 |
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