Vijzelgracht

Vijzelgracht
The Vijzelgracht around 1930, shortly before being filled in 1933
Vijzelgracht is located in Amsterdam
Vijzelgracht
LocationAmsterdam
Postal code1017
Coordinates52°21′39″N 4°53′28″E / 52.360833°N 4.891111°E / 52.360833; 4.891111
North endLijnbaansgracht
ToPrinsengracht
The Vijzelgracht from the Prinsengracht, circa 1900, with two missing bridges
Properties on Vijzelgracht 1, 3, 5, etc. seen from the Prinsengracht
The same corner in 1964, after demolition of the original buildings and before rebuilding in the old state

The Vijzelgracht is a street and former canal in Amsterdam. The Vijzelgracht is adjacent to the Grachtengordel (canal belt) and is an extension of one of the most important city radii for public transport and normal traffic. This through route leads via Vijzelstraat, Rokin, Dam Square and Damrak to Central Station. To the south of Vijzelgracht, the Nieuwe Vijzelstraat connects to Weteringschans.