HERENGRACHT

SIGHT - ARCHITECTURES

Herengracht, 1017 Amsterdam - Grachtengordel Central, ,

Region level recommended in Amsterdam,

Historic City Canals Area

Herengracht (Patricians' Canal or Lord's Canal) is the first of the three major canals in the city centre of Amsterdam. The canal is named after the heren regeerders who governed the city in the 16th and 17th century. The Herengracht was established from 1612 on the initiative of Mayor French Hendricksz.

The most fashionable part is called the Golden Bend, with many double wide mansions, inner gardens and coach houses.

Sight - Nr. 3 ranked on the 87 Best Sights in the district

HERENGRACHT

Herengracht
1017 Amsterdam - Grachtengordel Central,
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HERENGRACHT, Herengracht, 1017 Amsterdam - Grachtengordel Central, District: ,

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