The Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Amsterdam

Magere "skinny" bridge dates back to the 17th century; the Golden Age of Amsterdam. It connects busy canals district of Amsterdam (center) to the more calm theaters district. Historic Carree theater and Stopera (town hall together with the modern multi-purpose opera/theater/concert complex). From thereon, you can have strol to Waterlooplein, historic center of the jewish community of Amsterdam and current fleamarket. The design of the bridge is simple yet esthetic and functional. 1200 lamps on it look quite romantic during evenings. Just five minutes away from busy Rembrandt plein but a away frim corwds and a passage to serenity. Both nice during daytime and a night time. Dont miss it..

Best place to view the canal houses in a friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by true "Amsterdammers", really great! They also throw a wonderful queensday party for locals and an accidental tourist who is lucky enough to know....

Just one more wonderful (free) thing to do in Amsterdam. Great place to watch the world go by. And since it is a pedistrian bridge you can see the river without buses and cars whizing by. There are always great boats of ALL sizes passing by and you might even see it being opened up for larger boats. Several times a week you could see rowing teams training there on the river too.