Canals in Amsterdam
Thanks to Amsterdam's canals, the city is known as the Venice of the North, and no wonder! The Dutch city has more than 1,000 bridges and 75 km (46.6 mi) of canals.
What would Rome be without the Colosseum? And what would Amsterdam be without its never-ending canals? Undeniably, one of the city’s main attractions is its extensive river system, which is a lot longer than the water corridors in Venice.
The canal system in the capital of the Netherlands stretches out for 75 km (46.6 mi), and is connected to either side by over 1,000 bridges. The canals are also home to 2,500 barges.
The canals play a vital role in Amsterdam, to the point that the gold vaults of the De Nederlandsche Bank (The Dutch Bank) are located at the bottom of the canal. If the alarm ever goes off, the vaults are flooded.
Grachtengordel
Grachtengordel, meaning Canal District in English, is a district in the centre of Amsterdam that encompasses the city’s four main canals. It was designed during the 17th century to accommodate the ever-rising population.
The Canal Ring includes the following four canals (from furthest away to closest to the Old Town): Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel. One of the prettiest canals is Herengracht, flanked on either side by beautiful mansions.
Canal Cruise
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Amsterdam is to take a canal cruise and admire the city from the water. Several companies offer different tours along the vast river system, some of which include dinner with an open bar. The cheapest cruises are approximately € 15 (US$ 17.48).
You can see different options and book a canal cruise in Amsterdam at the following link:
