Grachtengordel, Amsterdam

Name: Grachtengordel
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#301 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Grachtengordel is a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the Centrum district. The seventeenth-century canals of Amsterdam, located in the center of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010. The Amsterdam Canal District consists of the area around the city's four main canals: the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, and the Prinsengracht. From the Brouwersgracht, the canals are generally parallel with one another, leading gradually southeast into the Amstel river. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2010Area: 1.86 mi²Coordinates: 52°22'2"N, 4°51'52"E

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Stadsdeel West (Kinkerbuurt)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Grachtengordel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: P.C. Hooftstraat, Melkweg, Hollandsche Manege, Vondelpark.

0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
P.C. Hooftstraat, Amsterdam
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the P.C. Hooftstraat serves as the epitome of luxury shopping in the Netherlands' vibrant capital. This exclusive shopping district, named after the Dutch poet and playwright Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, has transformed into a...
0.7 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Melkweg, Amsterdam
19 min walk • At the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant cultural scene, Melkweg stands as a premier music venue, pulsating with life amidst the city's historic canals and bustling streets. This dynamic venue, nestled in the Leidseplein area, is renowned for hosting an eclectic mix of live...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Horseback riding tours
Hollandsche Manege, Amsterdam
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hollandsche Manege stands as a testament to the city's enduring equestrian tradition. This historic riding school, established in 1744 and later rebuilt in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands, offering locals...
0.7 miS
Huge park with an open-air theater
Vondelpark, Amsterdam
17 min walk • Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most famous and visited park, offering a verdant escape in the heart of the Netherlands' bustling capital city. This picturesque park spans over 120 acres and is a sanctuary for residents and tourists alike who are looking to unwind, exercise...
0.8 miE
Canal
Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
20 min walk • The Prinsengracht is a 3.2-kilometer-long canal that runs parallel to the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The canal, named after the Prince of Orange, is the fourth of the four main canals belonging to the canal belt.
0.8 miSW
Park
Rembrandtpark, Amsterdam
21 min walk • Rembrandtpark is an urban park in Nieuw-West, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The park is named after the 17th-century painter Rembrandt. The park was completed in 1973 and has a surface area of 45 hectares which includes a petting zoo and playgrounds.
0.7 miNE
Windmill, Architecture, Historical place
De Otter, Amsterdam
18 min walk • De Otter is a paltrok mill in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. As all Dutch paltrok mills it is a windpowered sawmill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 1198.
0.8 miE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Municipal Theatre, Amsterdam
20 min walk • The Stadsschouwburg of Amsterdam is the name of a theatre building at the Leidseplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The building is in the neo-Renaissance style dating back to 1894, and is the former home of the National Ballet and Opera.
0.7 miNE
Canal
Lauriergracht, Amsterdam
18 min walk • The Lauriergracht is one of the canals of Amsterdam, located in the Jordaan, west of the Grachtengordel.
0.7 miE
Street
Elandsgracht, Amsterdam
18 min walk • The Elandsgracht is a street and former canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It runs between the Prinsengracht and the Singelgracht in the Jordaan neighborhood of the Amsterdam-Centrum district. Bridge 169 over the Singelgracht and Bridge 107 over the Lijnbaansgracht connect the Elandsgracht in the direction of the Kinkerstraat.
0.7 miE
Canal
Looiersgracht, Amsterdam
18 min walk • The Looiersgracht is a short canal in Amsterdam, between Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgracht in the Jordaan neighborhood of the Amsterdam-Centrum district. The Looiersgracht borders the Grachtengordel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grachtengordel?

Nearby attractions include El Tawheed Mosque, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Westermoskee, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Kinkerbuurt, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Chassébuurt, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Grachtengordel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grachtengordel:

Tram

Ten Katestraat • Lines: 17, 7 (4 min walk)
Jan Pieter Heijestraat • Lines: 17, 7 (5 min walk)

Bus

Ten Katestraat • Lines: N83 (4 min walk)
Jan Pieter Heijestraat • Lines: N83 (5 min walk)

Metro

Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (31 min walk)
De Vlugtlaan • Lines: 50, 51 (36 min walk)