Nieuwe Keizersgracht


The Nieuwe Keizersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam, part of the eastern Grachtengordel.

Location

The Nieuwe Keizersgracht is an extension of the Keizersgracht, between the Amstel and Plantage Muidergracht in the Plantage neighborhood of the Amsterdam-Centrum district.
There are two bridges over the Nieuwe Keizersgracht: bridge no. 241 and no. 240.

History

The Keizersgracht, the second of the three main canals of the canal belt, was built in 1612.
The part between the Amstel and Leidsegracht is part of the explanation of 1658.
With the last extension, the part east of the Amstel was dug.
This last part, the Nieuwe Keizersgracht, was located in the prosperous part of the Amsterdam Jewish quarter, as were the Nieuwe Herengracht and the Nieuwe Prinsengracht.

Monuments and architecture