Welcome to Giethoorn - a city in Netherlands that does not have any road

The city of Giethoorn in the Netherlands does not gave any road as one knows it - it is a fairy-tale peaceful village were waterways exist in place of roads and its 2600 odd population commute via boats. There are no roads and, hence, no cars. It is a second Venice.
This has been reported in dailymail.co.uk dated 12 May 2016.

Since Giethoorn has no roads or cars, the only way to access the quaint houses and public buildings are by cruising through its beautiful canals or by walking across over 176 wooden arch bridges. The postman for the limited number of residents does his rounds via boat. Around 2,600 citizens reside in the area and their island homes back straight onto the water highways - perfect setting for ice skating in winter when the water freezes over.
Giethoorn has four miles of canals and thatched-roof farmhouses that date back to the 18th century. Tourists who arrive here have to leave their cars outside the village, and travel by whisper boats that have noiseless engines. Other alternatives are by foot or on bike.
This unique place is located in the province of Overijssel and the rustic settlement was founded by a group of fugitives from the Mediterranean region around AD1230. Subsequently, the metre-deep canals were constructed by monks who wanted a network to transport peat.


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