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The Canals of Amsterdam, Netherlands

on December 13, 2019

The incredible canals of Amsterdam could be considered highly underrated even in all their popularity. The canals were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2010 and surpass the amount of canals in Venice, Italy. Perhaps this is why Amsterdam is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Amsterdam contains about 90 islands that are connected by 1500+ bridges. Numerous historical buildings line the banks of these incredible canals.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user Scott Anna using the hashtag #gate1travel. This stunning view was captured in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Belgium & Holland trips here! 

Did you know: In the olden days, living on a houseboat in the canals was a symbol of poverty but now they are extremely popular and some are even located near the city center!

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Cruising through the Canals of Venice

on June 22, 2018

Venice, Italy is probably one of the most popular destinations to visit in the entire world, due to its many canals, historical buildings, art and architecture. This city, built on more than 100 small islands, is hard to resist with famous sites such as Rialto Bridge, the famous bridge pictured here, Piazza San Marco, the main square, Saint Mark’s Basilica, cathedral decorated with Byzantine mosaics, and the Doge’s Palace, a palace and museum with Gothic architecture. There’s no better time to visit Venice than now, and let Gate 1 Travel take you on an Italian adventure you won’t forget.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @ Connie Schreppel. This dreamy view was taken in Venice, Italy at the Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Italy trips here!