Canals of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
There are 165 canals (grachten) in Amsterdam , the capital of the Netherlands . The combination of these canals is more than 100 kilometers length, with 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals ( Herengracht , Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht ), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel . Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. There are also 2500 houseboats in Amsterdam. and many have been afloat for more than a century. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The 17th century canal ring area, including Jordaan , were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North". TIGERS UNITED | SPORTS NEWS