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Prinsengracht

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ranked #3 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 142 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Shopping
Description: Along with the Herengracht and Keizersgracht, one of the three major canals that shape the city.
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Hertfordshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Well worth a stroll! Lots of beautiful properties and some good bars and restaurants. Anne Frank house is located in the Prinsengracht too. More

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Montreal, Canada
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Like all Amsterdam's lovely canals, the Prinsengracht is quiet and graceful, and is a showcase for what is amongst the most civilized domestic architecture in the world. The Dutch artfully combine level headed practicality with a sense of down-to-earth style that is on show along this waterway. Walk the canals, or consider renting a bike to see the city -... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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In addition to a beautiful canal with house boats the area includes many art galleries and unusual shops selling imported itms. More

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Mobile, Alabama, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

the canals in Amsterdam are surprising clean. Very picuresque. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful architecture and a lovely atmosphere, whether you're strolling around or taking a boat! My parents (in their 50s) are convinced people only go to Amsterdam for partying, but I'm trying to convince them to go as they would love wandering around this beautiful city! More

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Willamette Valley, Oreon
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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lots of small art oriented shops in the side streets west of the canal More

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Burlington, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Many good restaurants and boutiques close to the Rijkmuseum and the Van Gogh museum. A block from Vongelpark a block away. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

It was nice to walk about just taking in the views and going to Anne Frank Huis. Visit was in Oct 2010 More

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Toronto
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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When in Amsterdam it is always important to take time to stroll the canal system and stop in at a cafe to people watch or more importantly watch the city go by on bicycles! More

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Surrey, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

nice short walk down the canal. Great houses on this street. More

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