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Left Vintage robots for sale at the Looier Kunst an Antiekcentrum Right Leidseplein at night
Central Canal Ring
A MSTERDAM'S THREE GREAT CANALS, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and
Prinsengracht, are at their most impressive in this central section of the
Grachtengordel (see p11) , which culminates in the stretch known as the
Golden Bend, where the wealthiest Amsterdammers built stately houses in
the 1660s. Designed and decorated by the best architects of the day, such as
Philips Vingboons, the mansions built here were often twice the width of
standard canal houses. Nowadays, many of these buildings are occupied by
institutions. In contrast, the intimate cross-streets that run between the three
canals, known as De Negen Straatjes (The Nine Streets) enticingly display the
city's talent for creative retail. Another magnet for shoppers is Metz & Co,
which provides a bird's-eye view of the whole area from its top-floor café.
Cutting through this elegant district is the main
thoroughfare, Leidsestraat, which culminates in
the brash and lively entertainment hub, Leidse-
plein. Architectural highlights include the Paleis
van Justitie and the American Hotel.
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