Сanals in Amsterdam 400 years old

The Amsterdam canal belt is 400 years old so a celebration is definitely in order. A range of events and festivities will be taking place on and around the canals throughout the year. The 400th anniversary of the Amsterdam canals is a good reason to enjoy European tour to Amsterdam  more festivities on and around the water.One of the most exciting activities on the agenda in 2013 is an international art exhibition that will be on display in several canal houses. Residents have opened up their homes for this special exhibition to commemorate 400 years of canals in Amsterdam. Festivities on the canals Every year the canals host dozens of festivities. Mark April 30th in your diary because on that day, the canals are transformed into an ‘orange sea of boats’ on Queen’s Day. Other well-known festivals on the canals are the famous Canal Parade during Gay Pride and the Grachtenfestival. If you are lucky the canals will freeze over this winter so you can explore Amsterdam on ice skates.