Forget Amsterdam and Venice: NYT names Hamburg among best canal cities
The New York Times has looked beyond Amsterdam and Venice for the best canal cities in the world, and Hamburg has made it onto the list.
The New York Times has expanded its search for the best European canal cities beyond Amsterdam and Venice, and Hamburg has been recognized for its picturesque waterways. Located in Germany, Hamburg is the city's second-largest urban center and boasts a rich cultural heritage. The newspaper highlights notable attractions such as the Elphinstone Hall and Speicherstadt, as well as a scenic ferry ride that offers a quick half-hour tour of the city's main waterfront points of interest.
For those seeking a more relaxed experience, the New York Times also recommends visiting Haarlem, Ghent, Strasbourg, Livorno in Italy, and Aveiro in Portugal, all renowned for their winding waterways, Gothic architecture and gondola-like boats. Travelers can easily access Haarlem via a 20-minute train ride from Amsterdam, where tourist overnight stays have recently reached a record 23.7 million.
This surge in visitors has strained the city's infrastructure, leading to a lawsuit by residents who feel the city has failed to effectively enforce a cap of 20 million overnight stays.
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