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Magere Brug
Magare Brug is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat street, between Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
Magare Brug is a bridge made of wood painted white, built in 1934 the first bridge at this location was built in 1691 and called on the Church Street Bridge. It has 13 sections, the road was used as a storage medium. Since the bridge is very narrow, which is popularly called the Skinny Bridge. In 1871 the bridge was dismantled because of damage and replaced by a bridge with nine sections, similar to this bridge. Fifty years later, the bridge must be replaced. Architect P.L. Kramer is a very different designs for a bridge of stone and steel. The Board decided, however, that the bridge was necessary, as far as it lay there, and thus the bridge was dismantled in 1934 and replaced with pictures of the same bridge but slightly larger by PL Kramer. The last major renovation done in 1969.
Until 1994, the bridge was manually opened and closed by two bridges. One hand went to the chain, and then inhibits the balance by hand. Closure of the bridge requires a level of synchronization, because both parts of the bridge to meet the same. Two bridges so that there is a push to balance them. The only way to bridge the speed of moving parts must be satisfied on the floor and adjust their own weight.
In 1994, as a method of work as too risky. destroyed after all, if slowly comes an imbalance in hand with a sudden gust of wind through a bridge guard. Close also at risk because some parts of the balance standing under a bridge. At the urging of the bridge work was mechanical and automatic.
Until 2003, driving more than cars these days, and after repairs and improvements to cyclist and pedestrian bridge. pass under a few times a day open for passing boats, canal boats, when it closed. In 2010 it was announced that the bridge is most affected by dry rot, and part of the bridge to be replaced.
The bridge is to go with 1,200 light bulbs at night decorated. There is also a replica is now on the bridge of Jan van der Heyden-lantern, lantern of the 17 oldest in Amsterdam Ages available.
Every year on the Liberation Bridge concerts, usually in the presence of Queen Beatrix.
This bridge is the backdrop for many films, is certainly the most famous James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever.
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