The Stairs in The Netherlands Are Narrow and Very Steep
Many foreigners are shocked when they discover how steep the stars in the Netherlands are. These dangerous structures exist because most houses and apartments in the country are constructed on soft sandy soil, which requires piles to be driven into the ground. Most homes are built in a row, allowing them to keep each other straight. Also, back in the days, people in the Netherlands paid taxes on their house based on its width. That’s why they are mostly tall and narrow, including the stairs.