Where are the famous Amsterdam houses?

Those governing the city at the time decided to expand it by building 3 massive canals around the town: the Herengracht (gentlemen's canal), Keizersgracht (knights' canal) and Prinsengracht (princes' canal). These canals are home to the majority of the most impressive Amsterdam canal houses.



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