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| Amsterdam's Blauwbrug |
Amsterdam's canals are fairly narrow and contain many low bridges which prevents anything more than pleasure boats using the waterways around this popular city. However the Amstel [the river that runs through Amsterdam] still plays an important commercial role, carrying coal and grain-laden ships and barges to the port of Amsterdam. Amstel originates from the river’s old name of Aeme stelle – meaning “area abound with water” in Dutch. It is well worth a walk along the river to see the barges and the workings of the famous double-leaf drawbridges when you are on your city break in Amsterdam.
