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Colourful Canal boat on Reguliersgracht

Canals of Amsterdam

The canals of Amsterdam are a defining feature of the city and the Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) is a UNESCO as a world-acclaimed monument.

Canal House with step gable on the corner of Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht

Canal House Gables

Many of Amsterdam’s older buildings have decorative gables at the top. The canal house gables come in a variety of styles and additionally, give an insight into the history of the building. The gable is… Canal House Gables