The Prinsengracht in Amsterdam is a canal, which runs parallel to the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam city centre. The canal, named after the Prince of Orange, is the fourth of the four main canals belonging to the ring of canals, and it is spanned by 14 bridges, including the Lekkeresluis, Leliesluis, and Duifbrug.
Construction began in 1612, on the initiative of mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens, to a design by city carpenter Hendrick Jacobsz Staets and city surveyor Lucas Jansz Sinck. The section between Leidsegracht and the Amstel belonged to the 1658 expansion. The last expansion included the section east of the Amstel. This section was named Nieuwe Prinsengracht.
Cruising along Amsterdam's canals during the day is already a treat, but in my opinion, it only gets really great once evening has fallen, and you can sail under the golden gates of the various bridges. Especially if, in the process, you cross one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals with the Leidsegracht. In which I prefer sailing outside the summer, when the streets are quieter in the evening, and it feels like you have the canals all to yourself after all. Absolute enjoyment.
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