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  • Museumbrug, Bridge 82, crossing the Singelgracht at the Rijksmuseum
    Amsterdam Brug

    Museumbrug: Bridge 82 and the Crossing Built Before the Museum

    October 1, 2026
  • Amsterdam’s Lost City Gates: Where History and Infrastructure Met
    Amsterdam, History

    Amsterdam’s Lost City Gates: Where History and Infrastructure Met

    Apr 14, 2026

    This post explores the era when Amsterdam was less of…

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

    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…

  • The Silent Sentinels of Amsterdam: Hildo Krop and the Art of the Bridge
    Amsterdam, History

    The Silent Sentinels of Amsterdam: Hildo Krop and the Art of the Bridge

    Apr 8, 2026

    If you walk through Amsterdam long enough, you will eventually…

  • From Control Centers to Luxury Suites: The Evolution of Amsterdam’s Bridge Houses
    Amsterdam

    From Control Centers to Luxury Suites: The Evolution of Amsterdam’s Bridge Houses

    Apr 4, 2026

    For centuries, the rhythm of Amsterdam was set by the…

  • Bridge Structure | Glossary
    Amsterdam

    Bridge Structure | Glossary

    Apr 1, 2026

    Welcome to the ultimate architectural glossary for Amsterdam’s iconic waterways.…

  • The Silent Canal: Why the Golden Bend Has No Bridges
    Amsterdam, History

    The Silent Canal: Why the Golden Bend Has No Bridges

    Mar 29, 2026

    If you stand at the intersection of the Leidsegracht and…

  • Mapping the Enlightenment: The 1721 Covens and Mortier Plan of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    Mapping the Enlightenment: The 1721 Covens and Mortier Plan of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1721 map by the renowned publishing house of Covens…

  • 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…

  • Completion of the Grand Design: Jacob Bosch’s 1679 Map of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    Completion of the Grand Design: Jacob Bosch’s 1679 Map of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1679 map by Jacob Bosch serves as a vital…

  • The Master Architect’s Vision: Daniel Stalpaert’s 1662 Blueprint for Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Master Architect’s Vision: Daniel Stalpaert’s 1662 Blueprint for Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1662 map by Daniel Stalpaert is one of the…

  • The Definitive Urban Portrait: Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode’s 1657 Map
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Definitive Urban Portrait: Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode’s 1657 Map

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1657 map by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode stands as…

  • A Window into the Past: Jan Micker’s 1652 Painted Bird’s-Eye View
    Amsterdam, Map

    A Window into the Past: Jan Micker’s 1652 Painted Bird’s-Eye View

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1652 work by Jan Micker is a unique masterpiece…

  • The Pinnacle of Baroque Cartography: Joan Blaeu’s 1649 Map of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Pinnacle of Baroque Cartography: Joan Blaeu’s 1649 Map of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    Published in 1649, the map of Amsterdam by Joan Blaeu…

  • The Grand Blueprint: Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode’s 1625 Masterpiece
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Grand Blueprint: Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode’s 1625 Masterpiece

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1625 map by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode is widely…

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

    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…

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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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  • Museumbrug: Bridge 82 and the Crossing Built Before the Museum

    Museumbrug: Bridge 82 and the Crossing Built Before the Museum

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    The Prinsengracht: Amsterdam’s Working Canal, the Annexe at 263, and the Bridges That Cross It

    Sep 29, 2026
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    Brug 81: The Seventh Bridge and the End of the Famous View

    Sep 26, 2026
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    Sep 23, 2026

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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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  • Museumbrug: Bridge 82 and the Crossing Built Before the Museum

    Museumbrug: Bridge 82 and the Crossing Built Before the Museum

    Oct 1, 2026
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    The Prinsengracht: Amsterdam’s Working Canal, the Annexe at 263, and the Bridges That Cross It

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