The Most Beautiful Bridges in Amsterdam
According to the local tourist board, Amsterdam has more than 1,200 bridges crossing the city's many roads, canals and waterways. Agreeing that most people's interest would be focused on the Amsterdam's historic centre and its immediate outskirts, we decided that the catchment area would be roughly 8.5km².
About Bridges of Amsterdam
Coordinates: 52°21′54″N 4°53′16″E Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has more than 100 kilometers (62 mi) of grachten ( canals ), about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges.
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This list of bridges in the Netherlands lists bridges of particular historical, scenic, architectural or engineering interest in the Netherlands. Road and railway bridges, viaducts, aqueducts and footbridges are included. Historical and architectural interest bridges Major road and railway bridges Notes and references "Netherlands bridge database".
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Torensluis. Torensluis is the oldest surviving bridge in Amsterdam and dates back to the mid-17th century. Due to its impressive width, for many years traders in Amsterdam would congregate on the bridge and today a bronze statue of Dutch author Multatuli is located on its centre.
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March 8, 2021 1 Let's be honest, bridges in the Netherlands are quite impressive! And as dorky as it may sound, seeing them for the first time can be a mind-blowing experience. Here is why bridges in Holland are so amazing. The Netherlands already has some pretty cool buildings (and is building even more ), but bridges are in a league of their own.
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About. There is one bridge in Amsterdam's central canal belt that gives a view of no less than 15 bridges. This unusual sight is found at the bridge crossing of the Reguliersgracht with the Herengracht, on the side with odd numbers. Standing on this bridge with your back to the Thorbeckeplein, you will see six arched bridges in a row.
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1. The Narrowest of Bridges: Magere Brug Kyle Kroeger / ViaTravelers Easily noted as one of the most beautiful bridges in Amsterdam, Magere Brug, also known as Skinny Bridge, spans the Amstel River. It gets a lot of attention because, at one end, sits Carre Theatre, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the city.
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1. De Magere Brug (The Skinny Bridge & The Lover's Bridge) (bridge # 242) 2. The Seven Bridges of Amsterdam 3. Staalmeestersbrug (Bridge #227) Staalmeestersbrug Portrayed by Claude Monet 4. De BlauwBrug (The Blue Bridge) (Bridge #236) 5. Torensluis Bridge (Bridge 9) In Amsterdam, the Bridges have numbers!
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Tower bridge (Torensluisbrug in Dutch) is located in the Singel canal, in the heart of the city. It's famous for the huge tower on it. Oh well no! This bridge doesn't even have a tower close to it. Nevertheless, in the 15th century, this bridge was one of the main entrances to the city and it had a big tower next to it.
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3. How Many Canals Are In Amsterdam? A frequently asked question is how many canals there are in Amsterdam. There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, totaling ± 75 km (± 46 mi). The number of canals in Amsterdam varies because sometimes a canal is turned into a road and vice versa. The Singelgracht is Amsterdam's longest canal at 6.3 km (2.2 miles).
About Bridges of Amsterdam
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.
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The city of Amsterdam is one of the most picturesque places in the world. Every aspect of this city is beautiful. The canals, the tulip fields, historical museums, hipster cafés are just some attractions in Amsterdam. Today, I will be talking about something else that is stunning about this city, the bridges. There are more than 2000 bridges in the city of Amsterdam alone.
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Bridges of Amsterdam Map: Your interactive guide to the Dutch capital's many historic bridges.
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10 How many canals and bridges are there in Amsterdam? Ask tourists what they like best about Amsterdam, and the city's canals are bound to be high on the list. Amsterdam has 165 canals, but tourists and locals alike are especially fond of the prominent ones in the city's medieval center.
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HOW MANY BRIDGES DOES AMSTERDAM HAVE? 1,753 — many of which can open to let ships pass. 'The bridge was open' is a popular excuse for arriving late at school or work (regardless of whether your route actually includes a bridge…). 80 of these bridges are within the famous 'grachtengordel' ('belt of canals).
Amsterdam Bridges
Updated 16 May 2023 at 07:29 With its maze of criss-crossing canals, it is no wonder Amsterdam has so many picturesque bridges adding to its lovely cityscape. With more than 1,200 bridges, many have a story to tell. Some are historic (the oldest is from 1648), some are romantic and several are awe-inspiring feats of engineering. Amsterdam's bridges