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The pretty little city that's a 'mini Amsterdam' - beautiful canals but less tourists

The pretty little city that's a 'mini Amsterdam' - beautiful canals but less tourists

Step into a city where the old world meets the new, where canals weave through a tapestry of history and culture. A quieter, charming alternative to Amsterdam.

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