NileGuide Expert tip:
The Brouwersgracht is the city's most picturesque canal containing a high density of Amsterdam's famous houseboats and bridges. At the intersections of the Brouwersgract and the three main canals (Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht) you can also see many of the leaning houses that are popular on postcards.
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- Amsterdam is known for its many canals - 165 of them! Brouwersgracht, or Brewer's Canal, was lined by beer breweries when the city's water was unsafe to drink, and everyone drank beer instead! The red-shuttered houses are typical warehouses from this period. The canal is one of the most charming, with many bridges, houseboats, and Amsterdam's famous leaning houses. Shop at the numerous stores or have a break at one of the many cafes.
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