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. 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. 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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