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Canals area, Utrecht

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Must see · Historic Walking Area · Tourist Spot
Visit Canals area to see the urban waterways the country is known for. The canals in Utrecht are similar to those in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. Take the stairs down to water level and stroll along the canals. Stop at one of the many restaurants with outdoor seating and enjoy pannekoeken (Dutch pancakes) or other Dutch delicacies. To learn more about the city's history and explore it from a typically Dutch vantage point, take a boat tour. Plan my Utrecht trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
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  • By nldogbert
    In my opinion, although not as large as the canals of Amsterdam, I find the ones here in Utrecht to be much better with lots of restaurants/places to sit and enjoy. The atmosphere here is much...  more »
  • By shaydieg
    the canals are beautiful romance lot of young people oudegracht plompetoren gracht museumkwartier very nice pity the musea where closed you have to look rietveldhouse only outiside  more »
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  • By Ana Sardinha
    Cute lights set and at the end it’s the canals, pretty interesting!
  • By luigi AJ Spadaro
    Beautiful canal
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