There are more canals in Amsterdam than in Venice. They are completely different from the Venetian canals and quite fabulous in their own way.
As well as wandering around the city streets it is possible to take a canal tour. You get a completely different perspective of the city from a boat on the canals.
Your pictures are stunning; as always! I never knew there were so many canals in Amsterdam. How beautiful! And how much fun they can be!
By: petit4chocolatier on August 27, 2012
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Amsterdam is a very interesting city and the canals are amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 27, 2012
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Great pictures. I must go back to Amsterdam, sometime it’s a lovely city.
By: Kathryn on August 27, 2012
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Amsterdam is also called the “Venice of the North”; however, I do not think that we should compare the two cities as they are both beautiful and each one has its own personality and style. Great photos, Debra!
By: mulino dominillo on August 27, 2012
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I agree, both places are gorgeous, but quite different.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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Beautiful photos, and the canals look so inviting!
By: umbriascribe on August 27, 2012
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The canals are beautiful aren’t they?
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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Wow Debra, you’ve captured some some amazing skies too. And I love the house boats, especially the one with a hundred pot plants! Beautiful post, Amsterdam here I come!!!
By: janinevasta on August 27, 2012
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The blue skies were divine…they look like paintings.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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How fabulous! I visited Amsterdam a long time ago and always thought I never had a chance to explore it properly. Recently, I’ve been thinking intensely about another trip to Amsterdam and your post got me really excited!
By: Viva on August 27, 2012
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Amsterdam is a great city to visit, I would go back any day.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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We did the canal tour and enjoyed the trip thoroughly. Yes, Deb, you are right, there are different aspects of Amsterdam while observing from a boat ride. Occasionally, we had to crouch down to our knees under some low bridges – all fun! For all the congested space, the Dutch are a tidy people and imaginative with their canals and pretty foliage. We loved Amsterdam and can easily return there.
By: Sandra H on August 27, 2012
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The canal tour was fun, but I had trouble taking photos from down there and eventually just gave up.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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Very beautiful pictures!
By: goiabatatu on August 28, 2012
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Thank you!
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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When I was in Amsterdam in the spring, I stayed on a houseboat on a little side canal. It was a very unique experience for me. I loved being right on the water. We didn’t have any trouble with waves or the houseboat rocking. It was quite stable. I would definitely love the opportunity to do that again.
By: Jackie Cangro on August 28, 2012
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I would love to stay in a houseboat on a canal! They looked so inviting.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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By: bordode on August 28, 2012
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I would love to return to Amsterdam one day. Those canals are fabulous. I have very happy memories of my visits there to see relatives, many years ago.
By: adinparadise on August 28, 2012
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It is a great city with lots to do…we loved it.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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I’ve been on one, oh so long ago! Time to return š
By: Madhu on August 28, 2012
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We had a week in Amsterdam….not really enough.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 28, 2012
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It must be so peaceful and relaxing to wander along the canals. You photos make them look so inviting – I must go back!!
By: jenny@atasteoftravelj on August 29, 2012
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I loved the canals in Amsterdam! They’re very photogenic as you’ve shown too! š
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on August 29, 2012
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Such a beautiful city. I would love to go back one day.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on August 29, 2012
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Love that dog sitting so tidily on the blanket in the boat. I think the Dutch have about 20 different words for ‘canal,’ each one expressing a subtle distinction of one canal from another. Just like the Inuit have 20 words for ‘snow.’ Or something like that. Love your photos of the tall, narrow houses and all the boats.
By: farfalle1 on September 1, 2012
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We loved Amsterdam. It is a great city to visit.
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