Sights & landmarks

Grachtengordel

Amsterdam’s Grachtengordel is the concentric canal belt that defines the historic centre, best understood on foot or by boat when you can slow down for bridges, façades, and house fronts.

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What is Grachtengordel?

Amsterdam’s Grachtengordel is the concentric canal belt that defines the historic centre, best understood on foot or by boat when you can slow down for bridges, façades, and house fronts.

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