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 View of the Nieuwe Achtergracht. On the Roeterseiland (background) a new university building will be built over the canal. In front of it is bridge no. 260. | |
 Location of Nieuwe Achtergracht (dark blue) | |
| Location | Amsterdam |
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| Postal code | 1018 |
| Coordinates | 52°21′50″N 4°53′45″E / 52.3639°N 4.8958°E |
| East end | Plantage Muidergracht |
The Nieuwe Achtergracht is a canal in Amsterdam in the east of the Grachtengordel (canal belt) in the Amsterdam-Centrum district. It runs parallel to the Nieuwe Prinsengracht and connects the Onbekendegracht with the Plantage Muidergracht. The canal is crossed by Weesperstraat (at the Weesperplein) and Roetersstraat. Written about HERE.