Herengracht is one of the most sumptuous canals in Amsterdam's Old Town, known for its elegant buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is part of the famous Canal Ring of Amsterdam and features a beautiful stretch known as the "golden elbow". The Willet-Holthuisen Museum, a splendidly furnished seventeenth-century mansion located at number 605, can be found along Herengracht. This canal is a prominent part of Amsterdam's historic architecture and cultural heritage.