# Canals of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A ring of concentric 17th-century canals lined with merchants' houses, warehouses and arched bridges. Dug during the Dutch Golden Age and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, it defines the shape and spirit of central Amsterdam.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Canals of Amsterdam, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 52.365, 4.88778

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