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Top 10 Bridges of Amsterdam: From 17th-Century Stone to 21st-Century Steel

Apr 9, 2026

Welcome to my personal catalogue of the spans that connect…
Amsterdam, History

Titans of Power: How Three Cities Ruled the World

Mar 12, 2025

Magnificent Three: Cities that Shaped History Alright, history buffs and…

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Iain Croll

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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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Bridges of Amsterdam | Bruggen van Amsterdam

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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Top 10 Bridges of Amsterdam: From 17th-Century Stone to 21st-Century Steel

Titans of Power: How Three Cities Ruled the World

Brug 98: Piet Kramer and the Canal Amsterdam Chose to Keep

Brug 97: The Egg Cups and the Battle for the Grote Wetering

Amsterdam School: Piet Kramer, Hildo Krop and Hundreds of Bridges

The Leidsegracht: The Canal That Was Moved, the Old Southern Edge of the City, and Its Seven Bridges

Brug 98: Piet Kramer and the Canal Amsterdam Chose to Keep

Brug 97: The Egg Cups and the Battle for the Grote Wetering