Magere Brug

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El icónico Magere Brug (Puente Flaco) es el puente levadizo más famoso de Ámsterdam, que atraviesa elegantemente el río Amstel con su elegante estructura de madera blanca. Con origen en la década de 1930, este pintoresco puente basculante de doble hoja se ilumina hermosamente por la noche con cientos de bombillas, creando un reflejo romántico en el agua. El puente se abre regularmente para el tráfico de embarcaciones, ofreciendo a los visitantes una encantadora muestra del patrimonio marítimo de Ámsterdam en acción.

The Magere Brug, known in English as the Skinny Bridge, is one of Amsterdam's best-known landmarks. It crosses the Amstel River and is recognisable by its elegant white wooden frame. It is a double-leaf bascule bridge, the kind that lifts its two halves to let boats pass, and it is a popular stop for anyone walking or cruising along the river.

What to see

The white wooden frame, which gives the bridge its graceful, picturesque look from both banks.

The night illumination: hundreds of light bulbs outline the bridge after dark and are reflected in the water, making it a particularly atmospheric sight in the evening.

The opening spans: the bridge opens regularly for boat traffic, so you may be able to watch the mechanism at work if you happen to be there at the right moment.

Planning your visit

The bridge is an outdoor sight, best enjoyed as a short stop rather than a destination in itself. It sits on the Amstel, so it pairs naturally with a walk along the river or a canal boat trip. Its address is Amstel 242, and it is easy to reach on foot from the city centre. Because it opens for boats, allow a little extra time if you want to catch it in motion, and consider an evening visit to see the lights reflected on the water.