marianne's travel recommendations

Herengracht corner Reguliersgracht is the most photographed place in Amsterdam because here are seven humpback bridges crossing the Reguliersgracht in quick succession. Only six arches can be seen because you are standingon the seventh. The sight is even more spectacular from a canal cruise boat. All tours stop here for a minute to allow you to have a good look and take photos. These are only seven of the 1300 bridges in Amsterdam. Those in the centre are lit by strings of lights which make a canal boat trip at night a wonderful experience. My favourite bridges: Magere Brug, a drawbridge spans the Amstel river, just south of Keizersgracht. The Blauwe Brug (Blue Bridge), also across the Amstel, the most decorated bridge, just north of Keizersgracht. Torensluis across Singel is the widest bridge and used as a café in summer.

Address: all over the city centre Amsterdam Noord-Holland Netherlands Phone: + 000 000 0000 Price: budget