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Brug 83: The Bridge That Went When the Canal Did

Oct 2, 2026

Bridge 83 was built in 1882 over the Vijzelgracht and…

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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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