Magere Brug (skinny bridge), Amsterdam

The Magere Brug is a wooden bridge, built in 1934, over the river Amstel in the centre of Amsterdam.

The central section of the Magere Brug is a bascule bridge made of white-painted wood. Since 2003 the bridge has only been used by pedestrians and cyclists but the centre-part is open regularly to let traffic pass.

In the evening, the bridge is lit by 1,200 lights.

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Opening Hours

Monday:
Open 24 Hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 Hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 Hours
Thursday:
Open 24 Hours
Friday:
Open 24 Hours
Saturday:
Open 24 Hours
Sunday:
Open 24 Hours
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