Prinsengracht and Leidsegracht
The corner of Prinsengracht and Leidsegracht inspired the popular song “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten” (To Canals of Amsterdam), composed by Pieter Goemans and sung by many artists.
Amsterdam: Brouwersgracht / Binnen Oranjestraat
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Houses at the corner of Brouwersgracht and Binnen Oranjestraat.
When you view the photo is a larger size you’ll notice how crooked the house at the corner is. It’s been like that for as long as I can remember, but more recently experts have warned that changes in the Dutch climate have lead to lower ground water levels, which in turn causes some historic houses in Amsterdam to subside.
Amsterdam: The Skinny Bridge
The Skinny Bridge crosses the Amstel, the river from which Amsterdam — dam in the Amstel — derived its name.