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Damrak Houses
The much-photographed row of leaning, colourful canal houses along the Damrak.
Photo: Özge Kaptan Dirik / Google
Damrak Houses is a viewpoint in the old centre. The much-photographed row of leaning, colourful canal houses along the Damrak.
What to expect
A vantage point over the city — best at sunrise or sunset; tickets may apply if it’s a tower or rooftop.
The neighbourhood
It sits in De Wallen (Red Light District). Amsterdam's oldest quarter is a tangle of medieval lanes and canals around the Oude Kerk — and the heart of the Red Light District. By day a fascinating historic centre; by night famously frank.
Good to know
Opening hours and ticket prices change — check the official website before visiting; many sights are free to see from outside.
Damrak houses, Amsterdam
Damrak 243, 1012 ZJ, Amsterdam