See this city of fairy tale where the streets are entirely made of water
Meet Giethoorn, in Holland - one of the most magical places on the planet.
If you are an admirer of cities built on channels, it is likely that everything about Venice, St. Petersburg or Amsterdam. But did you hear about a small town in the Netherlands called Giethoorn? Probably not.
Located 74 km northeast of Amsterdam, the small village has only 2,620 residents. And yet, he receives nearly 200,000 tourists each year, which flock in this fairy tale framework to see thatched roof farms and the canals. Because the old part of the city is accessible only by boat, because the roads are in water. So read and wonder yourself at one of the most magnificent and magical places on the planet. And for more amazing escapements, checkThe first in the worldGame Of Thrones-Theme hotel.
1 Small venture
One of the many places in the world nicknamed "North Venice" or "Little Venice", Giethoorn has more than 180 bridges connecting its channel network. And for more major travel destinations, consult the15 best US sub-the-radar getaways.
2 A city of an illustration of a children's book
Due to the lack of traffic, pedestrian or otherwise, the small village enjoys a type of immobility and unique serenity. According toon the site, "The strongest sound you can normally hear is the quaccing of a duck or noise made by other birds." Even the factor must make the tricks of Punt, which looks like something from a tales book.
3 What to do once you arrive
Giethoorn is at the center of the province of Overijssel, which has 55 kilometers of canoeing trails to explore. One of the popular activities in the village of Tarr is to rent a "boats murmur" -Duringhies led by electric motor and explore. And for more information on magic, picturesque places, readWhy "Accidental Wes Anderson" is the Instagram craze we need.
4 The story
The name Giethoorn comes from Gietehorens [HORNS OF Goat], because of the hundreds of goat horns that the first inhabitants discovered after a flood of the 10th century.
5 How to go there
Getting to the village is easy, either leading directly from Amsterdam, or take a train for the nearest town, Zolle and the rental of a car from there. The best way to explore it, of course, is by a cruise of the canal, but it's betterReserve one in advance as The popularity of the place has risen in recent years. There is a wide selection of waterfront restaurants in which to catch a bite or charming small inns to spend the night.
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