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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 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 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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