Lindengracht (markt)

The Lindengracht is on Saturday the setting of one of the most popular markets of Amsterdam. Where a canal once ran, you now find a wide street full of market stalls with fresh vegetables, fruit, cheese, fish, flowers, bread, nuts and delicacies. The Lindengrachtmarkt has for years attracted both local residents and visitors looking for quality products and the convivial Jordaan atmosphere. Between the historic façades, brown cafés and small specialty shops you can still taste the character of the old working-class district. The market partly continues into the Westerstraat and together they form one of the liveliest Saturday markets of the city.
Where does the name come from?
The Lindengracht was originally a real canal, laid out in the 17th century during the expansion of the Jordaan. The name refers to the linden trees (lindebomen) that stood along the quay. In 1895 the canal was filled in to make room for traffic and the market, but the historic name was retained.
Fun fact
Although the canal disappeared well over a century ago, you can still clearly recognise the original width. The exceptionally wide street reveals precisely where the water once flowed. Thanks to that space, the Lindengrachtmarkt has grown into one of the largest and most convivial neighbourhood markets of Amsterdam.