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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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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 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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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

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 17 May 2013 NEW

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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Tirana, Albania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

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

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The Van Puffelen restaurant. Its an old sort of posh 'brown cafe' which offers good foood in a wonderful atmosphere.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Very grand canal among many lovely canals. I found myself here several times. The atmosphere was superb. As mentioned in the title Anne Frank's House is in the vicinity, and also the lovely Westerkirk.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Picturesque canal, interesting buildings and shops, restaurants but not at all over crowded. Could amble in peace exploring and watching the world go by.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Very pretty tree lined canal with many cafes, enjoyed my time walking along watching people ride their cycles and their boats along. The Anne Frank house is well worth the visit along this canal. Very easy to get around on trams.

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Hinckley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

very intersting and busy place, always try to visit the area when im in amsterdam. fabulous shops and eating places the dutch are so friendly and helpful

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Baltimore, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It is hard not to find interesting sights anywhere in Amsterdam, but the Prinsengracht is something special. There are interesting and beautiful properties everywhere and many charming places to indulge yourself in. The canal is also well decorated on the banks and quite colorful.

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