Berlagebrug, Amsterdam

Name: Berlagebrug
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#71 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Berlagebrug is a bascule bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The bridge was commissioned by the municipality and named after its main architect Hendrikus Petrus Berlage. It was constructed from 1926 to 1931 and officially opened on 28 May 1932. It has been designated as a Rijksmonument since 11 May 2008. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°20'50"N, 4°54'46"E

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Stadsdeel Oost (Frankendael)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Berlagebrug – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albert Cuyp Market, Rialto, Zorgvlied Cemetery, Oosterpark.

0.9 miNW
Busy market with an array of offerings
Albert Cuyp Market, Amsterdam
23 min walk • The Albert Cuyp Market is a street market in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on the Albert Cuypstraat between Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat, in the De Pijp area of the Oud-Zuid district of the city.
0.9 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Rialto, Amsterdam
23 min walk • Rialto is a cinema at Ceintuurbaan in the De Pijp neighborhood in Amsterdam. Rialto exhibits quality, innovative films from film directors from all corners of the world for a wide, diverse public.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Zorgvlied Cemetery, Amsterdam
25 min walk • Zorgvlied is a cemetery on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on the left bank of the river Amstel. The cemetery was opened in 1870 by the city of Amstelveen which still owns and operates it, though since 1896 it is located within the boundaries of the city of Amsterdam.
0.9 miN
Green space with bird watching and cycling
Oosterpark, Amsterdam
25 min walk • The Oosterpark is the first large park laid out by the municipality of Amsterdam. Located near the Singelgracht to the north, it is the principal component of the Oosterpark neighbourhood in the Oost borough.
1.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Royal Theater Carré, Amsterdam
28 min walk • The Royal Theater Carré is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret performances and pop concerts. Carré is located next to the Amstel, close to Waterlooplein.
1 miN
Street
Sarphatistraat, Amsterdam
26 min walk • The Sarphatistraat is a street in the center of Amsterdam between Frederiksplein and Oostenburgergracht at the Cruquiuskade. The street crosses the Amstel and forms an almost 2 kilometres long connection between the southern part of the Grachtengordel and the Oostelijke Eilanden.
1.1 miNW
Canal
Achtergracht, Amsterdam
27 min walk • The Achtergracht is a short canal in Amsterdam, located between Frederiksplein and the Amstel, parallel to the Prinsengracht. The Achtergracht is located in the eastern part of the Grachtengordel.
0.9 miNW
Tranquil park with ponds and 1800s statue
Sarphatipark, Amsterdam
23 min walk • The Sarphatipark is a public urban park located in the stadsdeel Amsterdam Oud-Zuid in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The park is named after Samuel Sarphati. In 1942, the park was renamed "Bollandpark" after G.J.P.J. Bolland, because Samuel Sarphati was a Jew. The old name was restored after the war in 1945.
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues
Theo van Gogh, Amsterdam
24 min walk • Theodoor van Gogh was a Dutch director and film and television producer, actor and author. He directed Submission: Part 1, a short film written by Somali writer and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, which criticized the treatment of women in Islam in strong terms.
0.5 miNW
Architecture, City hall
Former town hall of Nieuwer-Amstel, Amsterdam
13 min walk • The City Hall in Nieuwer-Amstel is a Neo renaissance building built in 1889-1892 overlooking the Amstel. It was the seat of the city of Nieuwer-Amstel's government, but after absorption into the municipality of Amsterdam in 1896, it became a location for the Amsterdam City Archives in 1914.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Badhuistheater, Amsterdam
22 min walk • The Badhuistheater is a theater venue located in a former bath house on the east-side of Amsterdam. The theater is both a cultural meeting point for locals and a stage for international theatre productions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berlagebrug?

Nearby attractions include Omval, Amsterdam (9 min walk), Weesperzijde, Amsterdam (12 min walk), Rivierenbuurt, Amsterdam (12 min walk), Stadshaven Amstelkwartier, Amsterdam (12 min walk).

How to get to Berlagebrug by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berlagebrug:

Bus

Amsteldijk • Lines: 245, 62 (2 min walk)
Prins Bernhardplein • Lines: N85, N86 (7 min walk)

Tram

Amsteldijk • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Amstelstation • Lines: 12 (6 min walk)

Metro

Amstelstation • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (6 min walk)
Wibautstraat • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (13 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam RAI (31 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (31 min walk)