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Brug 88: Three Arches, Then One, Recorded by Two Photographers

Oct 17, 2026

Bridge 88 had three passages in 1872 and one by…
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Brug 87: The Kramer Bridge That the War Held Up for Nine Years

Oct 13, 2026

Bridge 87, once the Spiegelbrug, was designed by Piet Kramer…

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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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Brug 88: Three Arches, Then One, Recorded by Two Photographers

Brug 87: The Kramer Bridge That the War Held Up for Nine Years

Pieter Goemansbrug: Bridge 93 and the Song About the Canals

The Flattening: How the Tram Took Amsterdam’s Arches

Blauwezandbrug: Bridge 92 and Piet Kramer’s Last Northern Bridge

Paerlduiker: Bridge 91 and the Brewery Between Two Shipyard Islands

Pieter Goemansbrug: Bridge 93 and the Song About the Canals

The Flattening: How the Tram Took Amsterdam’s Arches