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Magere Brug

Kerkstraat | Nieuwe Kerkstraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ranked #62 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Bridges, Historic Sites
Description: Famous "flat" bridge over the Amstel River
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Pretty bridge over the canal, you will get some nice pictures, i wouldn't go out my way to see it but its still nice to have been. Nice at night with fairy lights. More

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maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The bridge is nicer at night versus during the day, but glad I seen it. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

from the townhall = opera you look at thsi wonderful typical old bridge! More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Walking through Amsterdam this is one of THE views. A must see for every visitor. More

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Netherlands
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

You can only go by bike or by foot over this bridge. I once did it flying in a car when it was still open for cars .....there is a sharp angle in the middle...... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

What is special about the bridge?, it is an old Dutch wooden bridge, good for pictures as it is nicely located on one of the biggest canals in Amsterdam (wider than the three "grachten")... furthermore at night with all the lights it looks lovely!. Why else is it handy to go to this landmark, well from here you can cross... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2011

Hmm, not sure what to say really. After all, it's just a bridge! What we enjoyed most about our trip to the Skinny Bridge was the walk to get there...we saw plenty of wonderful architecture and some stunning scenery. If you're in the area, check it out but don't make a special effort to see it. More

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on the road
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2010

A 20th century copy of a 17th century bridge - one of those drawbridge style ones that lift up to let boats through. Quite a lot of construction going on around here right now so I couldn't cross the bridge itself. The legend is that two sisters built the bridge so they could visit each other on either side of... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2006

Beautiful spot to see the river and lots of boats. You might even catch some rowing teams or see the bridge opened up for larger boats. More

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東京
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Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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