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Prinsengracht

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Dam Square)
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Ranked #4 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
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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Tianjin, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 NEW

This canal is one of the nicer in Amsterdam. I recommend it for a quick stroll and to see how people live in Amsterdam. It is a few streets out off Damrak. You will see many small cafes, maybe a window or two, and normal life. You may see someone moving into their new apartment using the steel beam at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Of all the canals, this one is probably my favourite. On the far edge of the main canal ring, walk round Prinsengracht for a peaceful and picturesque canalside wander. Look out for coffee shop Tertulia on your way if that is your thing.

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Tunis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The Pinsengracht is worth a walk on a smooth suny day. Enjoy the view of antique buildings, the bikes going through, the antique shops, the boats going through the canal. Typical view of Amsterdam, worth a time out.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

You can only see such exceptional view in Amsterdam. Canals, bicycles and boat houses all combine together. so

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Do not rush through this place, it is something you would want to take it slowly. Keep walking and munching, you will never feel tired here and in the 9 streets!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Just walk it. It's lovely and worth doing several times. Old buildings, a beautiful canal, cobble streets. Pretty girls on bikes. What's there not to like?

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We're staying for 2 weeks in apartment in canal house on Prinsengracht. There are many shops, cafes, bars along the canal. It's an interesting place to walk, from one end to another, and we're enjoying looking out our windows at the boats, people, and life on the canal.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

The houses seem to come directly out of one of these very old children books - it is enjoyable to walk and look on Prinsengracht

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Portland, Maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Great galleries and small cafés on this canal...pick an afternoon and stroll away the day! Make sure to visit the Antique Shops to look for old Delft Blue Tiles!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Exellent views, spring time, well maintained canals. Could sit and drink a beer for hours looking at canal views.

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