Prinsengracht, Amsterdam

Name: Prinsengracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#52 among attractions in Amsterdam

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'8"N, 4°52'56"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Jordaan)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Melkweg, Huis Marseille, Bijbels Museum, Het Grachtenhuis.

~1490 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Melkweg, Amsterdam
8 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...
~700 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Huis Marseille, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Huis Marseille stands as a beacon for photography enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike. This museum, dedicated to the art of photography, is housed in a historic canal-side building that dates back to 1665.
~900 ftE
Museum for the Bible and biblical studies
Bijbels Museum, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Bijbels Museum (Biblical Museum) offers an enlightening journey through the world of one of the most influential books in human history. Situated within the picturesque Cromhouthuis, a 17th-century canal house on Herengracht, the...
~920 ftE
Canal, Body of water, Park
Het Grachtenhuis, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Het Grachtenhuis, or The Museum of the Canals, is a gateway to the celebrated canal district of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010. Situated on the prestigious Herengracht canal, Het Grachtenhuis offers visitors an immersive journey through the history...
~1050 ftNW
Canal
Lauriergracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Lauriergracht is one of the canals of Amsterdam, located in the Jordaan, west of the Grachtengordel.
~1560 ftS
Buzzing bars and iconic concert venues
Leidseplein, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighborhood, immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
~1610 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Yab Yum, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Yab Yum was one of the best-known and most exclusive brothels in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Located in a 17th-century canal house on the Singel, it mostly catered to businessmen and foreign visitors. A second Yab Yum operated for a while in Rotterdam, but has since been closed.
~1320 ftE
Church, Spiritual, Gothic Revival architecture
De Krijtberg, Amsterdam
7 min walk • De Krijtberg Kerk is a Roman Catholic church in Amsterdam, located at the Singel. The church was designed by Alfred Tepe and was opened in 1883. The exuberant interior was made by Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg.
~1080 ftSE
Canal
Herengracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Herengracht is the second of four Amsterdam canals belonging to the canal belt and lies between the Singel and the Keizersgracht. The Gouden Bocht in particular is known for its large and beautiful canal houses.
~930 ftSE
Canal
Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Keizersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is the second of the three main Amsterdam canals that together form the Grachtengordel, or canal belt, and lies between the inner Herengracht and outer Prinsengracht.
~550 ftNW
Street
Elandsgracht, Amsterdam
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prinsengracht?

Nearby attractions include Looiersgracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Schouwburg of Van Campen, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Houseboat Museum, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Elandsgracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Prinsengracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prinsengracht:

Tram

Elandsgracht • Lines: 17, 19, 5, 7 (6 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: 12, 2 (7 min walk)

Bus

Elandsgracht • Lines: 357, N82, N83, N84, N88 (5 min walk)
Busstation Elandsgracht (6 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (12 min walk)
Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (18 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (27 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (30 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (36 min walk)