Canal Ring

The Amsterdam Canal Ring is a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering, town planning, and bourgeois architecture. The city is centered around a half-moon-shaped network of canals that were dug to extend the medieval city center. The residences along the canals are known for their variety of gabled facades. Visitors can walk along the canals, admire the façades and details of the architecture, and take a canal cruise boat to see the best views of the city's architecture. There are also several museums, such as the Het Grachtenhuis Museum, the Van Loon Museum, and the Willet Holthuysen Museum, that showcase the history and culture of the area