Narrow Canal Houses

The narrow townhouses that line Amsterdam’s 17th century canal rings are possibly the most iconic feature of the city’s inner urban centre. These picturesque abodes are unbelievably photogenic and regularly appear on souvenirs produced inside the city. Although, their design is now mainly associated with aesthetics, the townhouses originally played an important role within commerce and their construction had a significant effect on Amsterdam’s civic layout.

While houses of this kind can now be found throughout Amsterdam, the oldest, and most magnificent of their number are located on Prinsengracht, Herengracht and Keizersgracht — a triad of beautiful canals that encircle the city’s historic center.

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The narrow townhouses that line Amsterdam’s 17th century canal rings are possibly the most iconic feature of the city’s inner urban centre. These picturesque abodes are unbelievably photogenic and regularly appear on souvenirs produced inside the city. Although, their design is now mainly associated with aesthetics, the townhouses originally played an important role within commerce and their construction had a significant effect on Amsterdam’s civic layout.

While houses of this kind can now be found throughout Amsterdam, the oldest, and most magnificent of their number are located on Prinsengracht, Herengracht and Keizersgracht — a triad of beautiful canals that encircle the city’s historic center.

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