Why Are Amsterdam’s Houses So Delightfully Tilted?

Look up when you’re wandering Amsterdam’s canals, and you’ll notice something charming — the houses lean. Some tilt forward, others sideways, and a few even seem like they might tip over if you blink too hard. But why? Is it Dutch quirkiness? A result of too many Heinekens? Nope, there’s some serious history (and a […]