The Singel Canal

The Singel is a canal in Amsterdam which encircled the city in the Middle Ages. It served as a moat around the city until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond the Singel.

 

It is now lined by many beautiful, richly decorated canal houses built during the Dutch Golden Age.

 

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