The Magere Brug (English: Skinny Bridge) is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
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 as Kerkstraatbrug and had 13 arches. Because this bridge was very narrow, the locals called it magere brug, which literally means "skinny bridge". In 1871 the state of the bridge had deteriorated so much, it was demolished and replaced by a nine-arched wooden bridge. Half a century later, this bridge also needed to be replaced. Architect Piet Kramer made several designs for a steel and stone bridge, but the city decided to replace it with a new bridge that looked the same as the previous, only slightly bigger. In 1934, that bridge was demolished, and replaced by a redesign made by Piet Kramer. The last major renovation was in 1969. Until 1994, the bridge was opened by hand, but is now operated automatically.
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H. | Feb 23, 2018
Heavily crowded during pride. Enjoy the party. Always good for a nice picture. Ask other tourists to do a picture of you.
Joe Kelly | Feb 23, 2018
Went past on our cycle tour and beautiful bridge. Would recommend going at night went lit up....stunning!
Jose Pablo Munoz Urrutia | Feb 28, 2018
Great place and historical monument of Amsterdam...appear in many movies including James Bond Sean Connery movies... Best pictures are at night though
Alessandro Pacilio | Mar 4, 2018
Cool location for pictures in central Amsterdam. Be aware of the bikes speeding past you!
joe schmoe | Feb 5, 2018
As a professional photographer I have taken many pictures here I hate to be that guy from the Western Hemisphere but I love this place it is very inspiring it touches me to my soul top notch will travel to again I also picked up quite a few ladies here with my impressive photography skills the local seem to appreciate by Western photography angles a fisheye lens
Pierre Lazarus | Mar 7, 2018
The Magere Brug translates to "Skinny Bridge". It's a bridge over the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The central section of the Magere Brug is a bascule bridge made of white-painted wood. The present bridge was built in 1934.
Thomas Tran | May 11, 2018
Pretty bridge to view at night. Pretty quiet when it's late out so it makes for a romantic stroll.
Scott Darling | May 13, 2018
Looks brilliant all light up at night and if you like the architecture side of it well worth a visit.
Kristin Doyle | May 8, 2018
Very pretty bridge over the Amstel river raised to let through taller boats. Only bikes and pedestrians can cross it.
Eduard Hernàndez | May 6, 2018
One of the oldest, if not THE oldest, bridges over the Amstel river. A landmark on its own right.
Marine Sergent | May 8, 2018
Oldest bridge in Amsterdam, only for pedestrian and bikes. One of the best spot in new year eve or gay pride!
Sridevi Tolety | Jun 10, 2018
Interesting spot to visit in Amsterdam, especially if you're a history buff. Not too crowded, beautiful especially at night. Best viewed in a canal cruise.
Bala Krishnan | May 28, 2018
Surprisingly, the place was quiet in spite of being one of the hot spots. Good visit for a different view
HL RFareham | Jul 15, 2018
A rather dull bridge. There is a prettier bridge by the concert house. I understand it has historic significance but that's about it. Also cyclists plough over it at speed without regard for pedestrians. 3 stars as it has historic significance. Maybe try viewing it from the water.
David Lageveen | Jun 21, 2018
Beautiful bridge. Best visited when it's dark because it has a lot if lights which makes this a very romantic place.
joel broström | Jun 21, 2018
A beautiful brige passed while in one of the guided boat tours. When I visited there were a light show along the canale and this bridge had some kind of light vortex that you passed true. It felt like I was in a star wars movie and just hit light speed!
Jon Poulin | Jun 24, 2018
This bridge is not worth seeing. There is a much skinnier and interesting bridge going to the an island in Amsterdam. This bridge looks like several other bridges in the city.
Heebie Jeebie | Jul 28, 2018
While not overly impressive, the Amsterdam Skinny Bridge is still worth crossing off your list, especially if admired from a boat. According to our guide, if lovers share a kiss under it they will be together forever so bonus points for the romantics!
Remko Duursma | Aug 1, 2018
This bridge has never failed to allow me to cross the Amstel river without needing a boat or other, more cumbersome modes of transportation.
Sunny Singh | Jul 21, 2018
It is amongst one of the oldest Bridges in Amsterdam. Nice place to visit and not so crowded at all
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