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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
  • 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”…

  • Bridge 73 | Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Brug

    Bridge 73 | Amsterdam

    Mar 9, 2026

    Bridge of the Week: Brug 74, the Kerksluis In our…

  • Bridge 72 | Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Brug

    Bridge 72 | Amsterdam

    Mar 6, 2026

    Bridge of the Week: Brug 72, Prinsengracht over de Reguliersgracht…

  • De Duifbrug – Bridge 71 | Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Brug

    De Duifbrug – Bridge 71 | Amsterdam

    Feb 27, 2026

    Bridge of the Week: De Duifbrug, Brug 71 Welcome to…

  • 7 Best Festive Photo Locations in Amsterdam for December 2025 Holidays
    Amsterdam

    7 Best Festive Photo Locations in Amsterdam for December 2025 Holidays

    Aug 1, 2025

    From twinkling lights to charming winter markets, get ready to…

  • Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 14 (2025-2026): Your Guide to Illuminated Magic!
    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 14 (2025-2026): Your Guide to Illuminated Magic!

    Jul 30, 2025

    The crisp air of an Amsterdam winter holds a special…

  • Amsterdam Light Festival 2025: Work in Progress
    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Light Festival 2025: Work in Progress

    Jul 16, 2025

    The Amsterdam Light Festival has consistently brought innovative light art…

  • Wooden and Metal Drawbridges in Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Brug, History

    Wooden and Metal Drawbridges in Amsterdam

    Mar 20, 2025

    The first bridges in Amsterdam were all made of wood.…

  • Titans of Power: How Three Cities Ruled the World
    Amsterdam, History

    Titans of Power: How Three Cities Ruled the World

    Mar 12, 2025

    Magnificent Three: Cities that Shaped History Alright, history buffs and…

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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

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

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

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

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

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

    Sep 29, 2026

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