Magere Brug
Magere Brug
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Famous "flat" bridge over the Amstel River
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Neighborhood: Weesperbuurt
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- Waterlooplein • 6 min walk
- Weesperplein • 7 min walk
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Scott G
Los Angeles, CA538 contributions
Jun 2022
I made a point of seeking this bridge out- it's not that close to other famous areas in Amsterdam- and was disappointed. It kinda just looked like a normal but tiny modern style drawbridge to me, with none of the antiquated charm or colorful flower boxes found in most of Amsterdam's other (more charming) bridges. For my money the best most photogenic bridges are in the Jordaan area, around the Anne Frank House. Just wander around there at random and you'll happen upon some beautiful ones. The 7 Bridges area is also beautiful. And a few of my other favorite prettiest bridges, found in various areas, are Torensluis Brug, Lekkeresluis Brug, Hogesluis Brug, Sint Jansbrug, and Blauwburg. So while like me you'll probably make a point of seeing the "skinny bridge" since it's on everyone's list, it may not be your favorite either.
Written July 4, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,214 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
The Magere Brug, also known as the Skinny Bridge is a bridge over the river Amstel connecting the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht and famously features in the James Bond movie, Diamonds Are Forever.
The centre of the bridge features two drawbridges that can be raised to allow taller ships to pass. Really there nothing especially notable about the bridge apart from it's film appearances. I wouldn't go out of the way to see this.
The centre of the bridge features two drawbridges that can be raised to allow taller ships to pass. Really there nothing especially notable about the bridge apart from it's film appearances. I wouldn't go out of the way to see this.
Written July 31, 2019
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cchevrier2016
Montreal, Canada122 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Located near the Ermitage musuem & the Amsterdam Opera, built on the Amstel river, this white paint wooden double drawbridge, connects the 2 banks of the Amstel river between the Keizersgracht canal & the Prinsengracht canal.
Also, Being of a narrow dimension, it is now reserved only for the use of the pedestrians and cyclists.
One of the most romantic place in Amsterdam this spot is excellent for photography or selfies lovers especially at night where several hundred candles provides a truly magical dimension to the scenery.
Also, Being of a narrow dimension, it is now reserved only for the use of the pedestrians and cyclists.
One of the most romantic place in Amsterdam this spot is excellent for photography or selfies lovers especially at night where several hundred candles provides a truly magical dimension to the scenery.
Written September 19, 2019
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I visited this place🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧
Israel35,208 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
PROS
* Rather famous bridge over the Amstel River
* It is lit up at night
* It is a drawbridge with those big white pillars
* It is closed to vehicular traffic
* It is open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic (that’s much more dangerous)
CONS
* Not much of a tourist attraction- is a bridge
* Bicycle traffic is haphazard and dangerous and treacherous at night
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… and walked across it several times on my way to and from the very nice Koninklijk Carre Theaterb to see a performance of the Analogues twice, on two separate consecutive nights.
I looked at the structure, admired the lights for a few moments and successfully dodged and avoided being invited by random high speed bicyclists.
My few minutes on this bridge were used to take outstanding night photos of the Koninklijk Carre Theater- you can see them under my review of that facility.
WOULD I VISIT THIS ATTRACTION AGAIN?
Sure! I wanted to return to Amsterdam, walk once again across this bridge, and see the Analogues perform once again more than two months from now, but tickets are sold out.
ADVICES
* Nice to see
* Interesting if you see it when it opens
* You can complete your visit in less than ten minutes
* Be very careful to avoid fanatic frentric bicyclists, especially at night
* Not necessary to go out of your way to see this; I came across it by chance.
* Rather famous bridge over the Amstel River
* It is lit up at night
* It is a drawbridge with those big white pillars
* It is closed to vehicular traffic
* It is open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic (that’s much more dangerous)
CONS
* Not much of a tourist attraction- is a bridge
* Bicycle traffic is haphazard and dangerous and treacherous at night
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… and walked across it several times on my way to and from the very nice Koninklijk Carre Theaterb to see a performance of the Analogues twice, on two separate consecutive nights.
I looked at the structure, admired the lights for a few moments and successfully dodged and avoided being invited by random high speed bicyclists.
My few minutes on this bridge were used to take outstanding night photos of the Koninklijk Carre Theater- you can see them under my review of that facility.
WOULD I VISIT THIS ATTRACTION AGAIN?
Sure! I wanted to return to Amsterdam, walk once again across this bridge, and see the Analogues perform once again more than two months from now, but tickets are sold out.
ADVICES
* Nice to see
* Interesting if you see it when it opens
* You can complete your visit in less than ten minutes
* Be very careful to avoid fanatic frentric bicyclists, especially at night
* Not necessary to go out of your way to see this; I came across it by chance.
Written August 13, 2023
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James M
Swindon, UK26 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Some may say this is just an ordinary bridge and yes I suppose it is to some but at night when its all lit up with the little lights and with its local tales and history there is something pretty special about this bridge which is why I proposed to my girlfriend here and yes I travelled all the way from the UK to do just that and it was worth it. I would highly visiting the bridge at night and stand in the middle of it with your partner for a kiss or even a proposal! There was something pretty special that night I did and she said yes! :-)
Written December 9, 2015
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juejosh
liverpool, england2,761 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
One day, whilst we hired a boat, we sailed under this iconic bridge, then a few days later we walked over it during the daytime; mind the cycles (as with everywhere in Amsterdam, lol); then we took a walk in the evening, for another view. There are some benches in the vicinity so you can stop and admire the view, and at night it is pretty peaceful and lovely illuminated.
Written August 5, 2013
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Martyna A
38 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Beautiful bridge, one of the most popular in Amsterdam. It's nice place to take a walk, expecially in the evening.
Written February 7, 2020
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Mary A
45 contributions
Nov 2019
Walked to Skinny Bridge at night time, however, the canal cruise boats also go past. Didn't see much else around the area so maybe the cruise is best way to view (at night is best)
Written November 5, 2019
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Mick B
Amsterdam, The Netherlands543 contributions
Jun 2016 • Business
The 'skinny bridge' is on the river Amstel near the locks that help regulate the water level in the canals. To reach it: take any of the four main canals direction the river.
Written June 9, 2016
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PinkCad2
Wassenaar, The Netherlands61 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Go after dark and walk all the way to the Amstel hotel. The view from that side gives you so many of Amsterdam's great buildings with the bridge as an iconic centre piece.
Written April 24, 2016
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Is there a love lock bridge near here ?
Written November 26, 2017
Is there a love lock bridge near here ?
Written November 26, 2017
I've just googled it for you as I was not sure. here is what i found, it looks like there are 2 locations:
- Staalmeestersbrug, the bridge that crosses the Groenburgwal. A very popular photo location, with the beautiful Zuiderkerk tower in the background.
- The Magere brug (or Skinny Bridge) that crosses the river Amstel.
Written December 3, 2017
Depends where you start. If you take the Waterlooplein square as starting point, then it's about 10 to 15 minutes walking to Magere Brug. Same from Rembrandtplein. Starting from Central Station it will be a half an hour walk, give or take.
Written November 21, 2017
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