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Canals of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has been called the "Venice of the North" for its more than one hundred kilometres of canals, about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht, dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings.
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Travel Culture Tourism Architecture Landmarks Historical Landmarks UNESCO World Heritage Site European Travel Historical Walking Tour Netherlands Amsterdam Waterways European Architecture Dutch History Dutch Architecture
