Singelgracht
The Singelgracht at the Stadhouderskade, Holland Casino on the left | |
The Singelgracht surrounds the protected cityscape, indicated in a lighter shade, to the west, south and east. | |
| Location | Amsterdam |
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| Postal code | 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018 |
| Coordinates | 52°23′03″N 4°52′54″E / 52.384122°N 4.881703°E |
| East end | IJ |
| To | Eastern Port Area |
| Construction | |
| Construction start | 17th century |
The Singelgracht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsɪŋəlˌɣrɑxt]) is a semi-circular waterway that borders the entire city centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The canal runs along the Nassaukade, Stadhouderskade and Mauritskade streets. Formerly part of the ramparts, it formed the outer defenses of the city.