Victorian house in Amsterdam
Victorian house in Amsterdam near the canal.
The 17th-century canal belt with the main canals of Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht plus part of the surrounding area were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.
Natural and dug waterways have played an important role since the city's early days played in water management, transport and defense against hostile armies.
In the last quarter of the 19th century, various canals were filled in, for reasons of hygiene and to provide more space for road traffic.
Natural and dug waterways have played an important role since the city's early days played in water management, transport and defense against hostile armies.
In the last quarter of the 19th century, various canals were filled in, for reasons of hygiene and to provide more space for road traffic.
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