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Amsterdam Canals
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Amsterdam Canals
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This is what gives the city its unique character, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North." The canals and the beautiful facades lining them—now a UNESCO World Heritage site—span the entire center, with a combined length of over a hundred kilometers crossed by 1,700 bridges. A must-see to explore on foot or aboard one of the (200) canal boats offering guided tours.
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This is what gives the city its unique character, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North." The canals and the beautiful facades lining them—now a UNESCO World Heritage site—span the entire center, with a combined length of over a hundred kilometers crossed by 1,700 bridges. A must-see to explore on foot or aboard one of the (200) canal boats offering guided tours.
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