Lights Amsterdam

Amsterdam

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May 19th 2013
Amsterdam has so much to offer..depending what one is in to..We enjoyed the canals and can see why it is called "Venice of the North", it has over 100km of canals and 1500 bridges. The three main canals, Heregracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht were dug in the 17th century. Today all these waterways and canals are still used for transport and leisure activities. It also creates picture perfect ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more