There’s a good explanation for this strange phenomenon of the narrow houses by the canals. Back in the 17th century, the locals were taxed on the width of their property, making a narrow house a great way to save money.

This 636 piece panoramic puzzle has been painted by the talented artist Neil Dankoff.

Amsterdam is part of our range of design-led jigsaw puzzles especially for adults. With the recent wave of young adults wanting to take a ‘digital detox’ from using their devices that can sometimes take over everyday life, puzzling is becoming a popular pastime as it is an excellent way to relieve stress and focus on the present moment. The White Logo Collection is perfect for the new wave of puzzlers who are looking for more contemporary designs rather than traditional puzzle scenes.