You'll Forget Venice When You See This Fairy-tale Village With Canals

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Forget the waterways of Venice, there is a peaceful village in the Netherlands that is based entirely on water - and life there looks like its straight out of a fairytale.

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This is the idyllic Giethoorn that has no proper road system. In order to roam in the village and visit area's quaint houses and public buildings, you will have to cruise its beautiful canals or walking across over 176 wooden arch bridges. I'm ready to do that!

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It is reported that around 2,600 citizens are currently living in this beautiful village, with island homes backing straight onto the water highways. When the water freezes in winter, the place is perfect for ice skating.

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The magical village's four miles of canals and thatched-roof farmhouses date back to the 18th century, and unsurprisingly lure many tourists who are keen to witness the settlement for themselves.

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When tourists come to visit this place, they have to leave their cars outside the village, and then travel by whisper boats, which have noiseless engines. Visitors also travel on bike or by foot.

#15 The village is getting the nickname of Venice of the Netherlands. True isn't it?

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Venice of the Netherlands is located in the province of Overijssel, the rustic settlement was founded by a group of fugitives from the Mediterranean region around AD1230.