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Learn about a group of the most beautiful European canal cities away from Venice

Learn about a group of the most beautiful European canal cities away from Venice

 

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Europe has many wonderful canal cities and riverfronts that you can discover by boat

Exploring any city by boat, gondola, or other form of water transportation is a great way to get around

And learn how the river or canal played a vital role in the city's history, if you are a fan of gondola rides or water boats

Why not get to know more Top destinations During her visit, you will be able to enjoy that incomparable experience.

 

The most beautiful European canal cities away from Venice

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Besides domes, windmills, and cheese, Amsterdam is of course famous for its enchanting canals

Did you know that the capital of the Netherlands actually has more canals than Venice?

While Venice With only 409 bridges connecting its canals, Amsterdam has approximately 1281 bridges

With more than 100 km of canals and a large number of arch bridges

It is no wonder that Amsterdam has been dubbed the “Venice of the North,” which provides you with a plethora of great opportunities and plenty of time to enjoy the boats.

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Today, impressive boats and beautiful homes line the banks of the canals in Amsterdam

Indeed, the journey to that will not be complete The wonderful city Without taking a boat tour to discover the sights Tourist In the city from another perspective.

Averio, Portugal

Portugal's cities such as Porto and Lisbon are famous for their charming riverfronts, and the wonderful city of Averio

It is located on the central coast of Portugal, next to a large lake

The city is connected through that lake to a series of canals, which the locals used in the past for fishing

Collect all of the salt and seaweed.

Aveiro residents cruise the waterways in and around the city on boats known as moleseros

It is the local form of the Venetian gondola. today

Visitors can take a gentle cruise on these boats and discover the city's colorful houses and traditional markets.

Even in parts of the city that have seen recent redevelopment

You can still find the ducts gently wandering around, even if they don't end up going anywhere.

In the end, the canals of Aveiro give this city a great deal of charm.

The most beautiful water canal cities

Bamberg, Germany

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As one of Germany's great cities, Bamberg was one of the few cities to survive World War II in Germany

Thus it has preserved the historical medieval city center with a history of more than 1000 years!

While most of the city is spread over seven hills, the most scenic part runs on both sides of the River Regnitz

It is the part dubbed "Little Venice", a historic area that was once used as fishermen's cottages.

Today, you have the possibility to take a boat trip in Bamberg to explore the city's harbor and the confluence of the River Regnitz with the Main and Danube rivers.

in what is known as the main Danube canal.

Bourton-on-the-Water, England

Bourton-on-the-Water is often called "Little Venice" in the Cotswolds

The main attraction of this charming destination is the beautiful little Windrush River that flows through the town

making it one of the most popular villages in the Cotswolds to visit.

The town has many low stone bridges with limestone cottages lining its banks

Here you will see ducks gliding gently or floating along the edges of the river

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While there are benches for visitors along the banks of the river, which makes you enjoy the splendor of the city incomparably.

The most beautiful water canal cities

Bruges, Belgium

Bruges is a wonderful city located near Brussels, the capital of Belgium

This most unusual little city is often called the “Venice of the North.”

Bruges is like a fairytale with its cobbled streets

Magnificent bridges and charming homes line the banks of the canals.

Thanks to its splendid center, it has provided this city that served as a trading center dating back to the thirteenth century

A wealth of attractions Tourist And the incomparable archeology, which you can discover through a boat trip that takes a leisurely pace between these beautiful canals.

canals in cambridge

Cambridge is a university town located on the banks of the River Cam, a hundred kilometers north of London.

This beautiful city is famous for its famous colleges and its prestigious graduates

The River Cam flows through the city center and is surrounded by the old buildings of university colleges

Many of which date back to the thirteenth century.

Along the river there are many more beautiful sites, perhaps the most spectacular being the King's College Chapel built by King Henry VIII

In the sixteenth century, and through a boat tour, you can enjoy the splendor of this charming city.

 Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark

It is a colorful cobbled city full of charm surrounded by water and a network of canals.

It was inhabited by hunters more than 1000 years ago

It is a wonderful green city and the Danes take pride in the fact that their canals are so clean that you can even swim in them.

Take a dip in the calm waters of the Baltic Sea at one of the many public harbor baths along Copenhagen's main canal.

Or take a canal cruise and see modern Danish architecture alongside historic castles and churches.

Delft, Netherlands

 

 

Delft in the Netherlands looks like a smaller and possibly prettier version of Amsterdam without the massive crowds.

This makes it a great place to visit, thanks to its cobbled streets

It is surrounded by classic Dutch brick houses

And lined up along the small channels decorated with flowers and bicycles.

Delft can easily be visited within a day from Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam

Its small size also makes it ideal for touring and exploring the Delft canals

and popping into cheese shops and stopping into quaint little cafes for chips and coffee.

European canal cities

Ghent, Belgium

 

 

As one of the best places to visit in Belgium

One of the best ways to explore the city center is a boat ride along the Ghent canals

Where you can enjoy a variety of boat rides

From open top boats to top boats and electric boats

There are a variety of tours to discover the history of Ghent as well as admire some architecture Brilliant.

 

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