Where is the Famous Canal in Amsterdam?
Introduction
Amsterdam is the official capital city of the Netherlands, or the Netherlands and this city has so many attractions among which are its canals. These canels have been known to give the city the nickname city of Venice of northern part of the world.. The canals are effectively, not just graceful but they also have rich history and cultural association. In today’s blog post, we will reveal the location of the canal you see on the picture and demonstrate why this place is so special for both the inhabitants of Amsterdam and guests of the city.
The Famous Canal: Prinsengracht
Amsterdam has a number of water channels; however, regarding popularity, the most notable one is Prinsengracht. It is the fourth among the central canals in the city and it was also the longest one. This beautiful canal named Prinsengracht in direct translation to English means Prince’s Canal and its length is about 3.2 kilometers, or, in junior miles, about 2 extending from Brouwersgracht in the west to Amstel River toward the east.
Location of Prinsengracht
Prinsengracht is situated in the central part of the town, therefore it is very convenient; it is an excellent place to go exploring. It goes through different area, namely, the Jordaan district and the Canal Ring area which is listed as a part of UNESCO world heritage.
Features of Prinsengracht
It has historical buildings, fine bridge, and vigorous canal and principally Prinsengracht is famous for its houses. Some of the notable features along the street are café, shops and art galleries among others. It also has several extraordinary attractions like the Anne Frank House, which is a museum designed for the young Jewish lady who wrote the diary during the war.
Exploring the Canals of Amsterdam
Despite this, it will be a loss to leave Prinsengracht without a visit; however, what can be more interesting about Amsterdam are the canals. It is time to consider some other famous canals in more detail:
1. Keizersgracht
Another canal in Amsterdam is Keizersgracht which translates to ‘Emperor’s Canal’. The street sits alongside Prinsengracht and offers a nice view to a number of historical buildings, green pockets, and houses on water.
2. Herengracht
The first of the three that run through the city center is called Herengracht or Gentleman’s Canal. It is characterised by large houses and boasts of some of the histories of ancillary cities of the country.
3. Singel
Singel is the last canal that was used both as a moat and a preceding ring of water kept originally surrounding the medieval town. It has beautiful unique flower markets that deal on floating structures and houses the famous Munttoren, a tower with bells and a clock.
Though the exploration of canals can be a fun and exciting endeavor, it is essential to bear in mind certain recommendations and tips to make the experience all the more enjoyable.
1. Canal Cruises
It is highly recommended that one of the best ways to see the canals of Amsterdam is via taking a cruise. There are several tour services in Houston that offers various kinds of cruise service which include the guided cruises, the candle light dinner cruises, among others. Thus, it is quite an interesting idea to combine a fascinating sightseeing with learning more about the city’s history from the water perspective.
2. Walking and Cycling Tours
However, walking or cycling through the canals is more enjoyable and helps to get acquainted with the culture of the region. Tour through the city’s boroughs on a bicycle or use a walking guide and explore untold canals and beautiful trails.
3. Visit the Canal Museums
There are several museums of canals in Amsterdam that tell the history and information about their construction and the process of their maintenance. Some include The Canal House Museum and Het Grachtenhuis.
4. Enjoy a Picnic
A meal beside the canals is a nice suggestion therefore people should prepare something for a picnic to eat as they relax at the available beautiful areas. It is comfortable to sit down, observe people and surroundings and have a sweet time for a cup of coffee or tea.
5. Capture the Beautiful Moments
Sometimes it may be very difficult to beat the boredom with slowly flowing canals and a lot of boring prosaic landscape, but I have an important tip for all the beginners and advanced photographers – in this city you can capture an incredible number of masterpieces simply turning the corner. You should not leave home without your camera or even your mobile phone camera in this tourism locations.
Conclusion
This well-known canal system that is mainly comprised of the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel has become one of the city attractions with quite a historical and mesmerizing aura. While it is possible to exploit all the above through taking a canal trip, having a walking or a cycling tour, visiting a museum along the canal, enjoying an actual meal and photography, all I can assure you is that you will never regret giving Amsterdam a visit. Therefore, welcome to embark on a magic of traveling through the Venice of the North!
This article was posted on AmsterdamExplorers.com – the resource for all things Amsterdam.
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