Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Amsterdam - Canals








Interesting use of empty wine bottles!



Marinas Houseboat




With more than 100 kilometers of canals, 90 islands and 1500 bridges it's not surprising they call Amsterdam the 'Venice of the north'. The 3 main canals are the; Herengracht, Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht canal. They were dug out in the 17th century as part of city planning due to over immigration 'The Dutch golden age'.

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