12 maart 2017

Pelserbrugje

This is the "Pelserbrugje", from which yesterday´s photo was taken. The Pelserbrugje (Little Pelser Bridge) is a drawbridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the Thorbecke Canal in Zwolle.


The bridge was built in 1974 and was named after the "pelsers" ("pels" is Dutch for fur, a "pelser" is an old Dutch word for someone who processes fur) who worked in this area in the 15th century.

8 opmerkingen:

  1. Bridges are always fascinating to see Marleen, so many different purposes. So this bridge would pull up to let ships through?

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  2. Nooit geweten maar als je het goed leest dan wordt het vanzelf duidelijk.

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  3. I love the bridge, the canal, the buildings, the boats - everything!

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  4. ...I saw a larger version of this bridge in Ohio a few years ago.

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  5. Quite a bow on that ferry. It must see some open water.

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  6. What a lovely bridge, and I love also the ship.
    You have wonderful weather there.

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