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About Giethoorn
Boasts canals and over 180 bridges, this picturesque Dutch village is full of lush scenery, traditional houses, and a unique atmosphere.
Giethoorn used to be a carfree town known in the Netherlands as "Venice of the North" or "Venice of the Netherlands". Giethoorn has over 180 bridges. It became locally famous, especially after 1958, when the Dutch film maker Bert Haanstra made his famous comedy "Fanfare" there. In the old part of the village, there were no roads (nowadays there is a cycling path), and all transport was done by water over one of the many canals. The lakes in Giethoorn were formed by peat unearthing.
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Attractions in Giethoorn
- Historic Center, Giethoorn
