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  • Bridge 78 carrying the Funenkade to the Zeeburgerpad over the Nieuwe Vaart, Amsterdam
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    Bridge 78: The Windmill Crossing That Lost Its Name in 2016

    September 11, 2026
  • 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…

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

  • The Genesis of Urban Cartography: The 1538 Map of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Genesis of Urban Cartography: The 1538 Map of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1538 map of Amsterdam holds the prestigious title of…

  • The Height of Elegance: The 1737 Gerrit de Broen Map of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    The Height of Elegance: The 1737 Gerrit de Broen Map of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1737 map by Gerrit de Broen captures Amsterdam at…

  • Beyond the City Walls: The 1770 Jan Mol Map of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    Beyond the City Walls: The 1770 Jan Mol Map of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    While many historical maps of Amsterdam focus on the grand…

  • Mapping a Masterpiece: The 1782 Gerrit de Broen Plan of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Map

    Mapping a Masterpiece: The 1782 Gerrit de Broen Plan of Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    The 1782 map by Gerrit de Broen stands as one…

  • The mystery of the “missing” bridge 33 in Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, History

    The mystery of the “missing” bridge 33 in Amsterdam

    Mar 29, 2026

    Title The Haarlemmerweg and the Haarlemmervaart near Sloterdijk seen from…

  • The Bridge That Refused to Be Flattened: Brug 74 and the Circle of Reflection
    Amsterdam, Brug

    The Bridge That Refused to Be Flattened: Brug 74 and the Circle of Reflection

    Mar 21, 2026

    In a city where most historic bridges were brutally “flattened”…

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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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