Reguliersgracht

Reguliersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1][2] Established in 1658, it is located in the Grachtengordel, in the Centrum borough. During World War II the "nerve center" of the illegal paper Het Parool was housed there, in a house (number 111)[3] occupied by Simon Carmiggelt, Max Nord, Wim van Norden and their families.[4]

Reguliersgracht
Reguliersgracht crossing with Keizersgracht
Length0.53 kilometres (0.33 mi)
LocationGrachtengordel, Amsterdam
Postal code1017
Coordinates52.3639°N 4.8958°E / 52.3639; 4.8958
FromHerengracht
ToLijnbaansgracht
Construction
Inauguration1658 (1658)

References

  1. "Lonely Planet - Reguliersgracht". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  2. "Things to see and do - Amsterdam". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. Gelder, Henk van. "Het Amsterdam van Simon Carmiggelt" (in Dutch). Ons Amsterdam. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  4. Gelder, Henk van. "Max Nord (1916-2008)". NRC Handelsblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
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