Python Bridge

Python Bridge
Pythonbrug

A red, twisting  bridge spans a canal.

Python Bridge
Coordinates 52°22′23″N 4°56′56″E / 52.37302°N 4.94893°E / 52.37302; 4.94893Coordinates: 52°22′23″N 4°56′56″E / 52.37302°N 4.94893°E / 52.37302; 4.94893
Carries Pedestrians and cyclists
Crosses Canal
Locale Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam
Official name High Bridge
Characteristics
Material Steel
Longest span 90 meters
History
Designer Adriaan Geuze

Python Bridge, officially known as High Bridge, is a bridge that spans the canal between Sporenburg and Borneo Island in Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam. It was built in 2001 and won the International Footbridge Award in 2002. The bright red bridge spans 90 meters and was designed by Adriaan Geuze of the architectural firm West 8.[1][2]

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