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Bridge 62. Copyright: Bridges of Amsterdam (James Walker)

Bridge 62

Posted on February 2, 2017 by James

This short beam bridge spans the north-western end of the Leliegracht in central Amsterdam. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Beam, Bridge 62, Grote Brouwerssluis, Leliegracht, Prinsengracht
Bridge 294. Copyright: Bridges of Amsterdam (Luke Walker)

Bridge 249

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Luke

The currently unnamed Bridge 249 is one of three bridges that runs through Amsterdam’s historic Lastage neighbourhood. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 294, Brandewijnsteeg, Bridges, Recht Boomssloot
Bridge 1957. Copyright: Bridges of Amsterdam (James Walker)

Bridge 1957

Posted on November 12, 2016 by James

One of Amsterdam’s newest bridges, Olifantsbrug was officially opened on January 25, 2014. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Amsterdam, Bridge 1957, Brouwerij ’t IJ, Cantilever, Dappermarkt, Olifantsbrug, Singelgracht, Tropenmuseum
Bridges of Amsterdam at Bridge 294

Bridge 294

Posted on October 16, 2016 by James

Amid the large-scale renovation of Oosterdokseiland, the demolition of Bridge 294 commenced in February 2015. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Bridge 294, Demolished Bridges, Oosterdok, Oosterdokseiland, Oosterdokskade
Bridges of Amsterdam at Bridge 150

Bridge 150

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Luke

Located in the northwestern part of Amsterdam’s canal ring, Rotterdammerbrug connects the Jordaan with Frederik Hendrikbuurt. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Amsterdam, Beam, Bridge 150, Eerste Marnixplantsoen, Marnixkade, Marnixstraat, Nassaukade, Rotterdammerbrug, Westerpark
Bridges of Amsterdam at Bridge 73

Bridge 73

Posted on September 4, 2016 by James

Named by Lonely Planet as “Amsterdam’s prettiest canal”, Reguliersgracht was dug out in 1658. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Amsterdam, Arch, Bridge 73, Prinsengracht, Reguliersgracht
Bridge 106. Copyright: Bridges of Amsterdam (James Walker)

Bridge 106

Posted on July 17, 2016 by James

Bridge 106 is dedicated to Niek Engelschman, a Dutch actor, activist and resistance fighter during the Second World War. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Beam, Bridge 106, Homomonument, Keizersgracht, Niek Engelschman, Niek Engelschmanbrug, Rozengracht, Westerkerk
Bridge 1914. Copyright: Bridges of Amsterdam (James Walker)

Bridge 1914

Posted on June 15, 2016 by James

The name ‘Witte Katbrug’ is a portmanteau derived from the two man-made islands that are connected by the bridge – the Wittenburg and the Kattenburg. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 1914, Amsterdam, Bridge, Brug, Jacob Burggraafstraat, Kattenburgervaart, Oostelijke Eilanden, Witte Katbrug, Wittenburgerkade
Bridge 155. Copyright: Bridges of Amsterdam (Luke Walker)

Bridge 155

Posted on May 31, 2016 by James

Spanning the eastern end of the Kattensloot, Bridge 155 is a large bascule bridge in the late Amsterdam School style. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 155, Amsterdam, Bascule, Bridge, Kattensloot, Kattenslootbrug, Nassaukade, West
Bridge 232. Copyright Bridges of Amsterdam (James Walker)

Bridge 232

Posted on May 23, 2016 by James

Tucked away in the northwestern corner of the Plantage neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Bridge 232 is a historic entry point to the Hortus Botanicus. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 232, Beam, Bridge, footbridge, Hortus Botanicus, Hortusplantsoen, Hortusvijver, Plantage

Bridge 222

Posted on May 11, 2016 by James

Bridge 222 was the first bridge in Amsterdam to feature a maintenance-free aluminium deck. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged Aluminium Brug, Bascule, Bridge 222, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwe Doelenstraat, Staalstraat

Bridge 27

Posted on May 9, 2016 by James

Beulingsluis marks end of the Beulingsloot’s short, 50-metre run. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 27, Beam, Beulingsloot, Beulingsluis, Bridge, Fixed, Grachtenhuis, herengracht

Bridge 5

Posted on May 8, 2016 by James

Following extensive renovation work, this municipal monument officially reopened on April 10, 2014. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 5, Beam, Bridge, Centrum, Nine Streets, Oude Spiegelstraat, Singel
Bridge 277. Copyright Bridges of Amsterdam (James Walker)

Bridge 277

Posted on May 7, 2016 by James

Pelikaanbrug is one of six bridges located around the Artis that are named after different animal species. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 277, Drawbridge, Nieuwe Vaart, Pelican Bridge, Pelikaanbrug

Bridge 102

Posted on May 6, 2016 by James

It’s thought that a bridge has spanned this central part of the Looiersgracht since as early as 1795. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 102, Beam, Bridge, Centrum, Looiersdwarsstraat, Looiersgracht

Bridge 16

Posted on May 5, 2016 by James

As with many of Amsterdam’s smaller bridges, Melkmeisjesbrug has an interesting history tied to its name. Continue Reading →

Posted in Bridges | Tagged 16, Beam, Bridge, brouwersgracht, Circle of Life, footbridge, herengracht, Herenmarkt, Melkmeisjesbrug

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