I came to this area for one reason only: to lay eyes on this aluminium bridge and see how different it truly is. And let me be clear — the photos online do it no justice.
As I approached, it didn’t exactly tower over me, but it had a presence that’s impossible to ignore. The sleek lines, the seamless joints, the unapologetically industrial vibe — yes, it’s just a bridge, but it stands there like it knows it’s better than the rest.
In a city famed for its quaint stone arches and postcard-perfect canal crossings, this aluminium creation feels like a rebellious intruder — and it’s brilliant for it. It’s not just about the surroundings; the bridge itself is the show.
If you’re after a cliché Instagram moment, you’ll find plenty in Amsterdam. But if you want to see how cold, calculated engineering can become an almost arrogant work of design, this...
Read moreThis bridge fulfills its fuction quite well: it helps you get across water without getting wet. Although it no longer opens for canal traffic, its construction continues to serve a fine dual purpose: it lets you park your bike when other places are taken, and it blocks the canalside view just enough to prevent tourists from using it as a photo studio (compare with the Staalmeestersburg, just to the...
Read moreDrove over it but never relised was two buisy looking for parking of whitch there's none unless you're a permit holder find parking garages but be warned they can cost a fortune in Amsterdam but i also found everything costs a fortune in the Netherlands but Amsterdam is a tourists trap when it comes to prices do you're shopping anywhere...
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