Herengracht

Herengracht
The bend of the Herengracht in Amsterdam (1685) Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde
Location of the canal in the canal belt
Length2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi)
LocationAmsterdam
Postal code1015, 1016, 1017
Coordinates52°22′17″N 4°53′13″E / 52.371265°N 4.886956°E / 52.371265; 4.886956
FromBrouwersgracht
ToAmstel
Construction
Construction start17th century

The Herengracht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːrə(ŋ)ˌɣrɑxt]) is the second of four Amsterdam canals belonging to the canal belt and lies between the Singel and the Keizersgracht. The Gouden Bocht (Golden Bend) in particular is known for its large and beautiful canal houses.[1]

  1. ^ "Herengracht in Amsterdam". amsterdam.info. Amsterdam Info. Amsterdam tourist information and travel guide. 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.

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