Waalseilandsgracht
The Waalseilandsgracht,or Waalseilandgracht, is a short, wide canal in the east part of the inner city of Amsterdam.Location
The Waalseilandsgracht runs between the Oosterdok at the Scheepvaarthuis and the Oudeschans at the Montelbaanstoren.
Three bridges cross the Waalseilandsgracht:
- Prins Hendrikkade crosses at the Oosterdok de Kraansluis,
- The monumental Waalseiland bridge crosses the middle
- At the Montelbaan tower along the Oudeschans it is crossed by the Montelbaans bridge.
The streets along the water on the west and south side are called Kromme Waal and Oude Waal.
On the northeast side : Binnenkant.History
The canal is named after the Waalseiland to the northeast of it, which was created by infill in 1644.
The Waalseilandsgracht was part of the Port of Amsterdam until the 19th century.
