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The Dawn of a New Era: Pieter Bast’s 1599 Four-Part Map of Amsterdam

Mar 29, 2026

The 1599 map of Amsterdam by Pieter Bast represents a…
Amsterdam, Map

The 1544 Masterpiece: Cornelis Anthonisz.’s Colored Woodcut of Amsterdam

Mar 29, 2026

While the 1538 painting was a singular treasure, the 1544…

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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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The Dawn of a New Era: Pieter Bast’s 1599 Four-Part Map of Amsterdam

The 1544 Masterpiece: Cornelis Anthonisz.’s Colored Woodcut of Amsterdam

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

The Brouwersgracht: The Brewers’ Canal, Its Named Warehouses, and the Eight Bridges That Cross It

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

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