Realengracht Explained

Realengracht
Map Type:Netherlands Amsterdam
Postal Code:1013
Location:Amsterdam
Coordinates:52.3869°N 4.8876°W
Direction A:West
Terminus A:Smallepadsgracht / Prinseneilandsgracht
Terminus B:Westerdok

The Realengracht is a canal in Amsterdam, in the Centrum district.

Location

The canal is on the south side of the Realeneiland and connects the junction of the Smallepadsgracht and the Prinseneilandsgracht with the Westerdok near the Zandhoek. Prinseneiland and Bickerseiland are to the south of the canal. Bickersgracht enters the center of the canal from the south.The Realengracht is the only canal in Amsterdam that has two wooden drawbridges, bridges nos. 316 and 320.

See also