Brouwersgracht is one of the prettiest canals in Amsterdam, running along the northern edge of the Jordaan past old warehouses, humpback bridges, houseboats, and quiet corners of brick and water. Its name means Brewers' Canal, a reminder of the breweries that once lined this part of town.
Come here when you want the canal city without the crowds around the main squares. The pleasure is simple: walk slowly, cross the small bridges, and watch how the warehouses lean over the water.