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Up until the 15th century, the Singel was known as the
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in the 17th century. Other Dutch towns also have ring-shaped canals named Singel. The name is related to the Dutch word
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503:Inner City
388:52°22′25″N
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253:Munttoren
216:Rembrandt
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138:, to the
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