Amsterdam has some of the world's most intriguing architecture. Most of what we saw dated from the 17th Century, during the Netherland's time as the world's major trading power. Designed to act as both homes and warehouses for goods, the narrow but tall buildings sport hoisting beams to pulley heavy bundles into the attics. Then the merchants could bring their wares downstairs to show to purchasers.
To maximize space, they used a lot of spiraling staircases.
Very narrow, very steep spiral staircases.
For example, the staircase in the
Hotel Brouwer, where The Charming Man and I stayed (by the way, this hotel was *lovely* and we highly recommend it).
I do believe these staircases are why the Dutch are such ridiculously good looking people.
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