Amsterdam

cities · canals · Netherlands

Capital of Netherlands. Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands, with nearly a million people living right in the city itself and even more in the surrounding areas.

A city of canals. Amsterdam has so many canals running through it that people call it the 'Venice of the North,' comparing it to another famous canal city in Italy.

UNESCO World Heritage Site. The canals of Amsterdam are so special and beautiful that they are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means the whole world recognizes them as important treasures.

Located in North Holland. Amsterdam sits in a region called North Holland, which is part of the Netherlands in northern Europe.