About
Le canal le plus long et le plus important d'Amsterdam, qui fait partie de la ceinture de canaux classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
The Prinsengracht is one of the best-known canals in Amsterdam, and it is the longest and most important of the city's canals. It forms part of the canal ring that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, so a walk along its banks is a way of seeing the city's planned waterways up close.
What to expect
The canal is a calm, scenic place to stroll, with the water, bridges and tall houses lining its edges. Because it runs through the heart of the city, it works well as a route between neighbourhoods, and it suits a slow, unhurried visit rather than a checklist.
Around the canal
- The wider canal ring, which the Prinsengracht belongs to, shapes much of central Amsterdam.
- Streets and squares branching off the water offer cafés, shops and quieter corners to explore.
- Walking or cycling along the banks gives a clear sense of how the city is laid out.
Visitors who enjoy urban heritage, or who simply want to watch a city go about its day beside the water, will find the Prinsengracht a rewarding place to spend time.
