The Dutch capital was founded sometime in the 13th century, though it started to take its present shape around 1612.
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The Dutch capital was founded sometime in the 13th century, though it started to take its present shape around 1612.

That year, construction began on Amsterdam's three main canals — the Herengracht (Gentleman's Canal), the Keizersgracht (Emperor's Canal), and Prinsengracht (Prince's Canal) — that, at the time, extended from the inner portion of the city to the outer portion. These canals formed a semicircular boundary around the city center, turning the metropolis into a space four times its previous size. Waterfront homes were also built along each of the waterways, allowing for ease of travel throughout Amsterdam, as well as simpler transportation of goods.

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