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The Herengracht is considered the city's most important canal. In the 17th century, the city's wealthiest merchants and most influential rulers and mayors lived here. Even today, an address on the Herengracht is considered prestigious and elegant.

The Herengracht (German: "Herrengraben") is the innermost of the three canals forming part of the Amsterdam Canal Belt, laid out concentrically around the Old Town of Amsterdam. It lies west and south of the medieval city center; its extension across the Amstel River, the Nieuwe Herengracht (German: "New Herengracht"), extends east of the Old Town. The former medieval city moat, the Singel, runs parallel to the Herengracht canal, while the Keizersgracht canal runs outside. The Herengracht was built in two phases, around 1613 and 1664. Among its most famous monuments are the baroque city palaces built in the Gouden Bocht (German: Golden Arch) by some of Amsterdam's wealthiest families. Construction on the Herengracht canal began in 1612 on the initiative of Mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens, city architect Hendrick Jacobsz. Staets, and city surveyor Lucas Jansz. Sinck.

Those of rank and name lived on the Herengracht in the Golden Age. Today, the fine addresses are even less affordable than they were then. Banks and law firms have moved into the former apartments, but also enchanting museums that invite you to look around and marvel.

One of countless beautiful canals.

The Herengracht was built during the 17th century. Many of Amsterdam's most powerful and wealthiest residents built magnificent city palaces along the canal.

Great view of the Mill Museum from the bridge.

Definitely watch from the water.

Beautifully maintained park with countless paths