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  • Mapping the Enlightenment: The 1721 Covens and Mortier Plan of Amsterdam
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    Mapping the Enlightenment: The 1721 Covens and Mortier Plan of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1721 map by the renowned publishing house of Covens…

  • A Window into the Past: Jan Micker’s 1652 Painted Bird’s-Eye View
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    A Window into the Past: Jan Micker’s 1652 Painted Bird’s-Eye View

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1652 work by Jan Micker is a unique masterpiece…

  • Beyond the City Walls: The 1770 Jan Mol Map of Amsterdam
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    Beyond the City Walls: The 1770 Jan Mol Map of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    While many historical maps of Amsterdam focus on the grand…

  • De Koningssluis: Bridge 29 and the King Who Named a Canal He Never Visited
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    De Koningssluis: Bridge 29 and the King Who Named a Canal He Never Visited

    Apr 3, 2022

    Bridge number 29 (De Koningssluis) brug nummer negenentwintig (King’s Lock)…

  • Vier Heemskinderenbrug: Bridge 28 and the Medieval Legend at the Edge of the Golden Age City
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    Vier Heemskinderenbrug: Bridge 28 and the Medieval Legend at the Edge of the Golden Age City

    Apr 3, 2022

    The Four Sons of Aymon Bridge Bridge number 28 (Vier…

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Amsterdam is the city of canals so it’s also the city of bridges. A lockdown project when we couldn’t leave the city.

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Discovering Amsterdam's Bridges: A Guide to the City's Iconic Landmarks

Discover the enchanting beauty of Amsterdam through its iconic bridges! The blog delves into the captivating history, diverse architecture, and hidden stories behind the city’s 1,500+ bridges, from the famous Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) to the picturesque Seven Bridges view on Reguliersgracht.

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  • Entrepotdoksluis: Bridge 80 and the Customs Dock It Was Built to Seal

    Entrepotdoksluis: Bridge 80 and the Customs Dock It Was Built to Seal

    Sep 19, 2026
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    The Herengracht: Amsterdam’s Richest Address, the Golden Bend, and the Bridges That Cross It

    Sep 18, 2026

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