Photos: Picturesque 17th century streets and canals of Edam, Holland

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The historic streets and canals of Edam, Holland. This picturesque town displays 17th century architecture.

Once a shipbuilding town, Edam is world-famous for its cheese.

Edam is located in northern Dutch countryside near Amsterdam.

Photos – Streets and Canals of Edam, Holland

The picturesque town of Edam has 17th century architecture along its historic streets and canals. Once a shipbuilding town, Edam is world famous for its cheese. Edam is located in the northern Dutch countryside near Amsterdam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

The picturesque town of Edam has 17th century architecture along its historic streets and canals. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Visit the canals, one of the top things to do in Edam. The picturesque town of Edam has 17th century architecture along its historic streets and canals. Once a shipbuilding town, Edam is world famous for its cheese. Edam is located in northern Dutch countryside near Amsterdam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

The picturesque town of Edam has 17th century architecture along its historic streets and canals. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Listen for the bells of the leaning Carillon tower, one of the top things to do in Edam. The picturesque town of Edam has 17th century architecture along its historic streets and canals. Once a shipbuilding town, Edam is world famous for its cheese. Edam is located in northern Dutch countryside near Amsterdam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Listen for the bells of the leaning Carillon tower, one of the top things to do in Edam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

The Cheese Weigh House - The picturesque town of Edam has 17th century architecture along its historic streets and canals. Once a shipbuilding town, Edam is world famous for its cheese. Edam is located in northern Dutch countryside near Amsterdam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

A visit to the Cheese Weigh House is one of the top things to do in Edam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Visit the canals, one of the top things to do in Edam. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Visit the stunning Dutch countryside one of the top things to do in Edam, North Holland. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr

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About the Author: Wendy Nordvik-Carr

Wendy Nordvik-Carr is a highly regarded travel writer who produces quality, well-researched articles with stunning photography and video. She seeks out authentic experiences showcasing the people, culture and history that make each destination unique. Her focus is on solo, couple and multigenerational travel through cruising, air and road trip adventures. Wendy is the editor & writer for LifesIncredibleJourney.com, a travel site that encourages exploration of destinations near & far. She is a TMAC Director, Chair, National PD Committee and Chair of TMAC's BC & Yukon Chapter, as well as a member of SATW & NATJA.