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  • The Aesthetic Zenith: Frederick de Wit’s 1688 Masterpiece of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Aesthetic Zenith: Frederick de Wit’s 1688 Masterpiece of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1688 map by Frederick de Wit is widely celebrated…

  • Oosterdoksdraaibrug – Bridge 2270
    Amsterdam, Brug

    Oosterdoksdraaibrug – Bridge 2270

    Mar 7, 2025

    The Oosterdoksdraaibrug: A Tale of Two Swing Bridges Amsterdam’s Oosterdok…

  • De Papiermolen’s Bridge: A Deep History of Amsterdam’s Brug 57, the Papiermolensluis
    Amsterdam, Sluis

    De Papiermolen’s Bridge: A Deep History of Amsterdam’s Brug 57, the Papiermolensluis

    Apr 5, 2022

    Papiermolensluis (Bridge 57 Paper Mill Lock) Bridge 57 is a…

  • The Latjesbrug (Brug 50): Amsterdam’s Slatted Bridge and the Story Written in Steel
    Amsterdam, Brug

    The Latjesbrug (Brug 50): Amsterdam’s Slatted Bridge and the Story Written in Steel

    Apr 5, 2022

    A Name Born of Practicality Amsterdam’s bridges carry their identities…

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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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  • Bridge 78: The Windmill Crossing That Lost Its Name in 2016

    Bridge 78: The Windmill Crossing That Lost Its Name in 2016

    Sep 11, 2026
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    Henrick de Keijserbrug: Bridge 77 and the Architect Who Gave Amsterdam Its Skyline

    Sep 8, 2026

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