Small outbuildings, which are connected by roads, waterways and bridges, functioned as offices.
Since 1991, the unique district has been given historic monument protection.
Just recently, it was awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The district was built between 1883 and 1927 in phases.
This allowed the warehouses to be accessed both from the land side and from the water side.
Travelling the narrow canals in small boats is one of the best ways to appreciate the architectural details.
