Canals come in all sorts and sizes, from waterways that connect oceans to small waterways within cities.
These cities are often so deeply identified with Venice that people are tempted to compare it with this famous city.
In fact, cities all over the world which are known for their canals and waterways have a tendency to be called “The Venice of” their part of the world. But these cities have a charm and history of their own and are definitely worth a visit. An overview of the most famous canals in the world.
10. Stockholm Canals, Sweden
Called the “Venice of the North”, Stockholm is situated on 14 islands.
Because it is built on so many islands there are canals and boats everywhere.
9. Alappuzha, India
“The Venice of the East,” Alappuzha (also known as Alleppey) is connected to the famous Kerala backwaters
8. Bangkok Klongs, Thailand
“Klong” is Thai for canal. Another “The Venice of the East”
7. Nan Madol, Micronesia
Nan Madol, the “Venice of the Pacific,” is a collection of small man-made islands
situated off the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei, in Micronesia, and was probably built between the 12th and 13th century.
6. Suzhou Canals, China
Often called “The Venice of China,” Suzhou is located in Eastern China on the lower Yangtze River.
Founded in the 5th century BC, Suzhou is renowned for its charming waterways, it’s intricate gardens and historic stone bridges.
It’s also famous for its silk trade and for its proximity to the Grand Canal, one of the largest waterway trade routes in the world.
5. Panama Canal, Panama
The man-made 77 km (48 mile) Panama Canal (completed in 1914) changed the course of shipping
and travel by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across a narrow strip of land in Panama.
Today more than 14,000 ships pass the Panama Canal every year.
4. Hoi An, Vietnam
This fishing-village-turned-tourist-hotspot is situated on the coast of the South China Sea in Vietnam.
Hoi An has been an international port from the 16th century although the serious shipping business has long since moved to the city of Da Nang.
It is sometimes called the “Venice of Vietnam” because of the narrow canals that cut through part of the town.
3. Canals of Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe and Belgium’s most popular destination.
Because of its canals Bruges is often called ‘The Venice of the North’.
2. Canals of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Another “The Venice of the North,” Amsterdam began building its famous canals in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age.
The three main canals, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht form concentric belts around the city, known as the grachtengordel.
Today there are over 100 km (60 miles) of canals and 1,500 bridges. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings.
1. Canals of Venice, Italy
Referred to as “The City of Water”, stitched together with over 150 canals, Venice is the crown jewel of water cities
Green Canals of the Spreewald, Germany, often called the “Green Venice”
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The Spreewald (German for "Spree forest") is situated 100 km south-east of Berlin and designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1991,
known for its traditional irrigation system which consists of more than 200 small channels (1,300 km ) within the 484 km² area.
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