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What are Amsterdam’s three main historic canals?
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The three main historic canals of Amsterdam, which date from the early 17th century and form a characteristic concentric spiderweb pattern around the city center, are:
- Herengracht (Gentlemen’s Canal)
- Keizersgracht (Emperor’s Canal)
- Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal)
These canals were developed during the Golden Age to facilitate the growth of trade and the expansion of the city.1