A canal house (Dutch: grachtenpand) is a (usually old) house overlooking a canal. These houses are often slim, high and deep.

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21 Feb 2025 — 17 must-see houses in Amsterdam for your itinerary · Canal houses · Dancing Houses on Amstel · Houses of Seven Nations · Sluyswacht · Willet- ...

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30 Oct 2024 — The answer is simple: they were cheaper to build. Back in the 16th century, Dutch citizens were taxed for many things, including the width of their houses.

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Traditional Dutch houses lining the canals of Amsterdam, showcasing the charming gabled facades and colorful.

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Wooden houses in Amsterdam are rare. In fact, there are only two left. One of these is located at the Begijnhof, not far away from the Museum of the Canals.

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Many canal houses have an entrance at the top of the stairs and an entrance below the stairs. The entrance at the top of the stairs was for well-to-do, wealthy ...

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Amsterdam City Scene with many typical dutch houses in row and their reflection effect in the canal. Old 17th and 18th century brick houses along a canal in ...

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7 Apr 2025 — Discover Amsterdam's architecture, from iconic canal houses to daring contemporary developments and sleek modern buildings.

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