Bridges in Delft

Delft's Iconic Bridges

Delft’s historic center is defined by its intricate network of canals and diverse bridges. This collection spans centuries of Dutch engineering, from traditional masonry arch bridges like the Hoogbrug and Poelbrug to the late 19th-century Venetian Neo-Renaissance Visbrug. The list highlights various architectural styles, including the Kleine Oostpoortbrug drawbridge and the modern Kruithuisbrug bascule bridge, showcasing the evolution of urban connectivity across the Delftse Schie and city waterways.

Delft's Iconic Bridges — Map

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A

Mauriciusbrug

Heritage bridge located in central Delft.

Michielverbeek / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Kleine Oostpoortbrug

Historic iron drawbridge located in the city center.

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C

Visbrug

Late 19th-century iron footbridge featuring Venetian-style Neo-Renaissance architecture.

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D

Poelbrug

Traditional masonry arch bridge situated near the Oude Kerk.

E

Vrouwe van Rijnsburgerbrug

Masonry arch bridge located in the historic city center.

F

Schout van der Meerbrug

Concrete arch bridge located in Delft.

G

Hoogbrug

Historic masonry stone arch bridge in the center of Delft.

H

Rapenbloembrug

Stepped bridge featuring a stone deck supported by iron beams.

I

Lepelbrug

Bridge dating from 1929 spanning the Delftsche Vliet.

J

Drogerijbrug

Traditional arch bridge in the historic city center.

K

Agnietenbrug

Historic bridge located in central Delft.

L

Catharijnebrug

Central city bridge crossing one of Delft's historic canals.

M

Hopbrug

Footbridge constructed from iron and stone in the city center.

N

Gasthuisbrug

Masonry arch bridge located in the heart of the city.

O

Leeuwebrug

Historic heritage bridge in central Delft.

M.Minderhoud / CC-BY-SA-3.0

P

Abtswoudsebrug

Swing bridge designed for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Delftse Schie.

M.Minderhoud / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Q

Kruithuisbrug

Bascule bridge for road traffic crossing the Delftse Schie in southern Delft.

M.Minderhoud / CC-BY-SA-3.0

R

Kruithuisbrug

Bascule bridge for road traffic crossing the Delftse Schie.

M.Minderhoud / CC-BY-SA-3.0

S

Kruithuisbrug

Bascule bridge for road traffic crossing the Delftse Schie.

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