zondag 24 maart 2013

Sunday Bridges

The "Skinny Bridge"  is a bridge over the river Amstel in the city centre of Amsterdam. The central section of    the "Magere Brug" is a bascule bridge made of white-painted wood. The present bridge was built in 1934. The first bridge at this site was built in 1691 and had 13 arches. Because the bridge was very narrow, the locals called it "magere brug", which literally means "skinny bridge". In 1871 the state of the bridge was so bad that is was demolished and replaced by a nine-arched wooden bridge. Fifty years later this bridge also needed to be replaced. The last major renovation was in 1969. Until 1994 the bridge was opened by hand, but now is opened automatically. Since 2003 the bridge is limited to pedestrians and cyclists.
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9 opmerkingen:

  1. It's good to have bridges for both pedestrians and cyclists!

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  2. This is a very interesting bridge, with its small passageway and I like the fact that it is for cyclists and pedestrians. I also noticed the lamppost on the side and it is very nice. That's not you on the bicycle is it :) Have a wonderful day.

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  3. I have been over that bridge. Nice shot!

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  4. I know this is about the bridge but my eye was captured by the stylish lady smartly riding her bicycle. Nice photo.

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  5. ook bij ons wel bekend....

    misschien wel een beetje door de naam

    groeten

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  6. Interesting history of the bridge. There's much interesting in this photo other than the bridge. I like the one lone cyclist crossing the bridge.

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  7. This bridge has quite a history! «Louis» thanks you for contributing it to Sunday Bridges!

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  8. Gosh Marianne, this bridge has had a lot going on since it's first beginnings. Looks good now, and better that it's just for pedestrians and cyclists, it has a chance of lasting for longer oui!

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