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Skaters on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, a canal in Amsterdam's Red Light District, 2 Mar 2018
Skaters on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, a canal in Amsterdam's Red Light District, 2 Mar 2018 - Credit: Photo: Zachary Newmark / NL Times
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Friday, 2 March 2018 - 15:45

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In pics: Dozens of skaters spotted on Amsterdam canals

Numerous skating enthusiasts braved the cold, and possibly thin ice, to go skating on the Amsterdam canals on Friday. The Prinsengracht was particularly popular, with dozens of skaters spotted on the canal.

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— Supersneuperzeesluis des vaderlands (@sneuperdokkum) March 2, 2018

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