Water laps gently against the brick walls of Oudegracht, the oldest canal in Utrecht, as houseboats and tour boats drift past centuries-old wharf cellars. Unlike any other canal in the Netherlands, this medieval waterway is lined with unique double-level quays, where the lower docks once served as storage for merchants trading along the Rhine. Today […]
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Updated: July 8, 2020 | By Claire | More Muiden Castle rises from the misty meadows near Amsterdam, its round towers and crenellated walls reflected in the still waters of its moat. Known locally as Muiderslot, this perfectly preserved medieval fortress is the most visited castle in the Netherlands. Its brick walls have witnessed centuries […]
Categories: Netherlands, Sights
