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The Amsterdam Dupe: Why Utrecht Is Europe's Best Crowd-Free Canal City

Jun 18, 2026, 11 min read

Everyone calls it 'the Amsterdam dupe', but Utrecht is the real thing without the queues: split-level wharf canals, a medieval skyline and waterside cafés locals actually use. Here's how to do it right and pair it with Rotterdam and Cologne.

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