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The town with more than a thousand bridges

The town with more than a thousand bridges

Posted by | Apr 1, 2011 | ,

…r of the Reguliersgracht and Herengracht canals, where you can see fifteen bridges at once. My favourite place is on Reguliersgracht, that’s where I’ve seen the most beautiful bridges (at least so far, I still have a ways to go before I see them all). Every bridge has it’s own charm and presents an enchanting view (especially from the water), not to mention they are a great subject for photographs. In the evening most of them are illuminated, addi…

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Beautiful Bridges in Amsterdam: Magere Brug or the Skinny Bridge

Beautiful Bridges in Amsterdam: Magere Brug or the Skinny Bridge

Posted by | Dec 7, 2025 | ,

…ch other across the narrow river. The Skinny Bridge is one of my favourite bridges in Amsterdam, and I often bring my photo-shoot clients there. The view never disappoints. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, it’s definitely a landmark worth adding to your list. The charming bridges of Prinseneiland come a close second for me — but those deserve their own story, and I’ll get to them another time! Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram…

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Visiting Giethoorn from Amsterdam: An Honest Guide to the Village With No Roads

Visiting Giethoorn from Amsterdam: An Honest Guide to the Village With No Roads

Posted by | Apr 12, 2025 | ,

…collection of a few cottage houses surrounded by canals and connected with bridges, the village developed along the years, like everything else around it. There are roads that lead to Giethoorn and also inside the village. A bus will take you there, or you can go by car and park somewhere convenient. Only the old part of the village is now an interconnected network of canals, but there are walking and biking paths along these (narrow as they may b…

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Amsterdam Pride: What It Is and How to Experience It (WorldPride 2026)

Amsterdam Pride: What It Is and How to Experience It (WorldPride 2026)

Posted by | Jul 14, 2026 | ,

…he classic viewpoints: the Reguliersgracht corner, where you can see three bridges lined up behind each other; the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) on the Amstel, where the boats pass almost underneath you; and the stretch of Prinsengracht near the Westerkerk, with the canal houses as a backdrop. They are all beautiful, and they all get packed. Street party during Amsterdam Pride My advice: don’t fight for the famous spots. The parade is long and you c…

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Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 27 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 27 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Posted by | Jan 29, 2025 | ,

…eum, St. Peter’s Caves, Sint Janskerk, Wilhelminabrug and St. Servaasbrug (bridges over the River Maas), Boekhandel Dominicanen, a world-famous bookshop inside a medieval Gothic church. To do: a cruise on the river Maas, explore the area around Vrijthof Square, explore the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle, shopping, or just enjoying the good life while sampling the local cafés and restaurants. You can also take a trip to the nearby Hoensbroek Castle. G…

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Day Trip to Dordrecht

Day Trip to Dordrecht

Posted by | Apr 19, 2022 | , ,

…little outdoor cafés – what more can you wish for? There are a few amazing bridges and monuments around the city, like the former city gate, Groothoofdspoort, and, if you are in the mood for shopping, a few interesting shops are waiting for their clients. I liked very much Bluebirds in the Backyard, a cosy shop and restaurant. What to do in Dordrecht A very important thing to know about Dordrecht is that it has around 1000 monuments! That should t…

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Autumn to Light Festival: A Local’s Review of Pure Boats

Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Autumn to Light Festival: A Local’s Review of Pure Boats

Posted by | Sep 21, 2026 | , ,

…the whole thing at once. The city has around ninety islands, roughly 1,500 bridges and well over 100 kilometres of canals, and the seventeenth-century ring has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2010. I have lived here for about 15 years now and have sailed on the canals on various occasions, in different boats and seasons, and I am still amazed every time I am on the water. It’s one of the things that relaxes me so much, and it’s not ju…

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Water Activities in Amsterdam: A Local’s Guide to Getting Out on the Water

Water Activities in Amsterdam: A Local’s Guide to Getting Out on the Water

Posted by | Jul 22, 2026 | , ,

…local skipper who actually talks to you. Evening cruises are lovely as the bridges light up, dinner cruises turn it into a whole night out, and in winter the Amsterdam Light Festival is genuinely best seen from the water, gliding under the illuminated artworks strung across the canals. For a luxury experience, I recommend Pure Boats. We went on the semi-private cruise this spring and it was something special. We had food and drinks on a beautiful,…

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Amsterdam for Photographers and Photography Lovers

Amsterdam for Photographers and Photography Lovers

Posted by | Nov 10, 2025 | , ,

…fore the boats start, for mirror-still reflections. Reguliersgracht “Seven Bridges”: from the Herengracht corner you can line up seven arched bridges in one frame; magic at blue hour when the bridge lights switch on. A’DAM Lookout & the IJ waterfront: ferries, the EYE, and the northern sky, great for golden-hour skyline shots across the water. OBA Oosterdok rooftop: a free, little-known panorama of the old city and the IJ from the library’s top fl…

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Celebrating Pride Parade in Alkmaar

Celebrating Pride Parade in Alkmaar

Posted by | May 31, 2023 | ,

…e ourselves at the struggle of the participants to go under those very low bridges (you can’t understand the stress and amusement of going under the bridges until you are on a boat yourself, dancing and jumping). I was hit by a wave of nostalgia, recalling my participation on a boat in the Amsterdam Parade last year. It was indeed a special event, one that I will remember for a long time! Maybe next year I can join the Alkmaar one, if not on a boa…

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