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Amsterdam Canal Ring
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The seventeenth-century canal belt of Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, a UNESCO World Heritage Si...
Western Europe
Netherlands
Canals, windmills, world-class art and flat, bike-friendly landscapes, with big cities and small towns only a short train ride apart.
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Languages
- Dutch
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to May for tulips and mild weather, or June to September for long days and terraces. Winters are cold but atmospheric.
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- Top places
- Museum 13
- Historic site 5
- River or canal 3
- Neighbourhood 3
- Palace 3
- Market 3
- Tower 3
- Square 3
- Beach 2
- Garden 2
- Food and drink 1
- Park 1
- Theme park 1
- Bridge 1
- Other 1
- Church, mosque or temple 1
- National park 1
- Island 1
River or canal
Oudegracht
Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht's old canal with sunken wharves, cellar restaurants and terraces at water level.
River or canal
Giethoorn Canals
Giethoorn, Netherlands
The village's quiet canals, best explored by whisper boat or on foot.
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