One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871.
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"Proposed to my girlfriend here!"
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...Written by James M, 4 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"I thought it was more special"
I've heard about this famous bridge, but expected a bit more. Disappointed, because at 6 in the evening there was no light on it at all.Written by Krisztina C, 4 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Famous skinny bridge"
Always remember hearing about it from the James Bond film Diamonds are Forever so it was cool to finally see it and go across. Locals probably think it is...Written by goodguyjas, 4 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Quick visit"
... is all this is worth after visiting maybe the Hermitage nearby. It is not special in any sense of the word.Written by UKDavidN, 4 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"A Little Disappointing...Nothing that Special"
We visited the Magere bridge (otherwise known as the Skinny Bridge) and weren't overly impressed with it. Yes it was quite narrow but in our opinion...Written by Kim G, 4 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"A bridge for a kiss"
Have a beer at the nice little cafe to watch the traffic crossing the river. its more than just a bridge it has this very special thing on it. if you have...Written by Will O, 5 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"So far so good!!"
We've kissed on this bridge on our way home from le carré... And we're still together!!;-) It's pretty romantic in the evening with all the...Written by Jeanne A, 5 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Amsterdam in one metaphor"
For me, this narrow, romantic bridge somewhat out of the major tourist realm represents old A'dam, its commotion, its gezelligkeit as well as its...Written by Billiboj, 5 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Gorgeous little bridge"
The Magere Brug ("Skinny Bridge") is a bridge over our river, the Amstel (which gives Amsterdam its name). It is pretty from both the water and...Written by Alfred V, 5 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Small Pretty Brug, that opens and closes, accommodating big boats to pass or pedestrians to cross"
We got a view of the Brug during our Canal Cruise ride. This is definitely not a must visit but is a pretty bridge. The sight of the bridge opening or...Written by Sudarshini, 5 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Very Quintessential Dutch!"
You haven't experienced Amsterdam and its beauty of the canals and bridges until you've visited and walked over the Magere Brug. We walked here...Written by ttc_8, 5 years ago on Tripadvisor
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"Skinny Bridge"
One of the most beautiful of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the famous Magere Brug or Skinny Bridge across the river Amstel. The name originates from the...Written by datapanik, 6 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Magere Bridge"
Among the 1500+ bridges spanning Amsterdam's 165 canals over 75 km in total length, the Magere (Skinny) Bridge is arguably the most famous. The first...Written by nicolaitan, 7 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Magere Brug"
The skinny bridge , .Magere brug, is a small wooden painted bridge over Amstel river.The bridge was first built in 1691 although replaced a few times due...Written by ophiro, 8 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"The Skinny on the Skinny Bridge"
“In Amsterdam the water is the mistress and the land the vassal. Throughout the city there are as many canals and drawbridges as bracelets on a...Written by von.otter, 8 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"The skinny"
The Skinny Bridge, or Magere Brug in Dutch, is Amsterdam's most famous bridge. It crosses the Amstel river between Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. Is a...Written by lina112, 9 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Skinny Bridge"
The Magere Brug, or the Skinny Bridge, goes across the River Amstel near the Carre Theaterand at night there are usually tons of lights making for a...Written by dustmon, 9 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Not so Skinny Bridge"
The Skinny bridge or Magere Brug is one of the most beautiful bridges in the city. Locals say that the bridge was named after the Mager Sisters (mager is...Written by darkjedi, 11 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Magere Brug, or 'Skinny Bridge'"
The famous skinny bridge across the river Amstel and opposite of the Carré theatre, is an Old Dutch design wooden bridge known as a double-swipe...Written by mallyak, 12 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"A Local Landmark-The Magere(Skinny) Bridge"
The tram ride from our hotel to the Rijksmuseum took us over the Amstel River on the Sarphatistraat bridge. We looked North past the locks and saw the...Written by hquittner, 14 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Magere Brug"
The Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) is probably the most famous bridge in Amsterdam and one I recommend all VT's see. Its got a concrete 'ramp' on either side...Written by Wallace&Murron, 14 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Mager (Skinny) Bridge"
Some local people say that the bridge was named after the Mager Sisters (mager is Dutch for skinny). These two well-to-do sisters lived on opposite sides...Written by jo104, 15 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Magere Brug - the "skinny bridge""
Probably, this is Amsterdam's most famous drawbridge. A legend says that it was built by two sisters who wanted to visit each otherfor morning coffee. It...Written by Airpunk, 15 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Amstel River"
This photo was taken down the canal past the Skinny Bridge. The canal and this old bridge were more impressive than the Skinny Bridge itself. Renting...Written by Yorick12, 15 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Canels and Bridges"
By tomptThe Magere brug (skinny bridge) is one of the most famous bridges in Amsterdam. It is a wooden double liftbridge with 9 passages with 20th century...Written by Tedjudyintriped, 15 years ago on Virtualtourist
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"Magere Brug"
Skinny Bridge. Of Amsterdam's 60-plus drawbridges, the Magere is the most famous. Whether or not this is mainly because of its name (which derives from...Written by xiquinho, 15 years ago on Virtualtourist
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