If you're a travel aficionado who is always looking for unique destinations, look no further. The idea of using a boat instead of a car to explore a new city sounds truly unique. Did you know that Venice is not the only canal city in the world? Dozens of charming canal cities offer stunning spectacles—from delightful markets, and riverfront palaces to classic pagodas. Here’s a list of beautiful towns/ cities built around canals, whether located amid the tropics, within a city’s historic heart or in a tranquil outlying neighbourhood.
This Dutch town has no roads, only canals. This small town of about 2,600 people, is only accessible by boat. Giethoorn is called the "Dutch Venice" – it has more than 55 miles of canoe trails which connect the canal-side homes, eateries, hotels, and museums in the town centre.