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In [[Europe]], some of the finest and costliest examples of houseboats can be seen along the [[canals of Amsterdam]], which even have houseboat hotels. Houseboats are very expensive in Amsterdam because of the limited number of moorings; this expense has reduced the likelihood that the approximately 2,400 families that live on the inner waters of Amsterdam will find themselves confronted by new neighbor boats. The [[Bloemenmarkt]] is a houseboat-borne flower market along the [[Singel (Amsterdam)|Singel]] in Amsterdam. The town of Maasbommel is pioneering floating houses, with flexible connections for fluids and electricity; these are not primarily intended for travel, but rather to be safe against flooding.The houseboat culture in Amsterdam not only offers unique accommodation options but also reflects the city's commitment to preserving its historic canals and waterways. Regulations and limited moorings have indeed made houseboats in Amsterdam quite expensive, but they also contribute to maintaining the city's picturesque and iconic waterfront landscape. The Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam's famous houseboat-borne flower market, adds to the charm of the canals, allowing residents and visitors alike to enjoy the vibrant colors and fragrances of flowers from the comfort of these floating stalls.<ref>Amphibious Houses.Dutch Answer to Flooding: Build Houses that Swim. Spiegel Online International 09/26/2005 http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,377050,00.html accessed 27 October 2011.</ref><ref>Dutch pioneer floating eco-homes. By Alix Kroeger. BBC News, 1 March 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6405359.stm accessed 27 October 2011</ref><ref>Staying above water. By Richard Warren. Financial Times 18 March 2011 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/d19fc006-501d-11e0-9ad1-00144feab49a.html#axzz1c4b8dEUi accessed 27 October 2011</ref>