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Canal in Amsterdam
Realengracht
Realengracht
Realengracht is located in AmsterdamRealengracht
LocationAmsterdam
Postal code1013
Coordinates52°23′13″N 4°53′15″E / 52.386943°N 4.887629°E / 52.386943; 4.887629
West endSmallepadsgracht / Prinseneilandsgracht
ToWesterdok

The Realengracht is a canal in Amsterdam, in the Centrum district.

Location

The canal is on the south side of the Realeneiland and connects the junction of the Smallepadsgracht and the Prinseneilandsgracht with the Westerdok near the Zandhoek. Prinseneiland and Bickerseiland are to the south of the canal. Bickersgracht enters the center of the canal from the south. The Realengracht is the only canal in Amsterdam that has two wooden drawbridges, bridges nos. 316 and 320.

  • Warehouses on the Realengracht, 1964 Warehouses on the Realengracht, 1964
  • Overview of the Realengracht, 1978. Overview of the Realengracht, 1978.
  • Bridge No. 316 (Zandhoek Bridge), corner Realengracht / Westerdok Bridge No. 316 (Zandhoek Bridge), corner Realengracht / Westerdok

See also

Notes

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Canals of Amsterdam
Excludes former canals that have since been filled in
Amstel sections Amsterdam Oude Zijds Kolk
Inner City
Lastage
Grachtengordel
Jordaan
Plantage
Westelijke Eilanden
Oostelijke Eilanden
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