Joes Kloppenburgbrug, Municipal monument bridge at Singel Canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Joes Kloppenburgbrug is a bridge spanning the Singel canal in central Amsterdam, connecting Raamsteeg to Oude Spiegelstraat. It features a flat plate design and crosses the waterway between traditional Dutch buildings and antique shops.
A drawbridge designed by Pieter Bast stood at this location from 1599 and appears on maps from 1737 as a permanent structure. The current crossing developed from this early bridge spanning the centuries.
The bridge was named after Joes Kloppenburg in 2016 as a memorial for victims of violence in the city. This naming reflects the community's commitment to remembering and honoring those affected by tragic events.
The bridge is easy to cross on foot and creates a natural passage between two busy streets in the city center. It offers clear views of the canal and surrounding buildings and is straightforward to navigate in either direction.
A commemorative plaque was installed in September 2017 to honor Joes Kloppenburg, who died nearby in 1996. The plaque transforms this crossing into a quiet reminder of community safety and remembrance.
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