Magere Brug
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Magere Brug - one of the most beautiful bridges in Amsterdam.
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Location: Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 11/14/2014
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This bridge acrosses the river Astel. It is wooden and in old Dutch style. The bridge is famous because of its history.
1691: The first bridge was built.
1871: bridge was demolished and replaced.
1934: the bridge was demolished and replaced
1969: last major renovation
2003: limited to pedestrians and cyclists
Legends tell about two wealthy sisters living on the opposite sides of the river. They built a bridge to be able to visit each other more easily.
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