Watch this bridge swing open! Curaçao The Queen Emma Bridge, affectionately called the “Swinging Old Lady,” has connected the Willemstad districts of Punda and Otrobanda since its opening in 1888, when it replaced overcrowded ferries crossing St. Anna Bay. Designed as a floating pontoon bridge with a hinge on one end, it could swing open to let ships pass—a rare engineering choice that made it both practical and iconic. From 1901 to 1934 it operated as a toll bridge, famously charging only peopl
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Watch this bridge swing open! Curaçao The Queen Emma Bridge, affectionately called the “Swinging Old Lady,” has connected the Willemstad districts of Punda and Otrobanda since its opening in 1888, when it replaced overcrowded ferries crossing St. Anna Bay. Designed as a floating pontoon bridge with a hinge on one end, it could swing open to let ships pass—a rare engineering choice that made it both practical and iconic. From 1901 to 1934 it operated as a toll bridge, famously charging only peopl
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Queen Emma Bridge opening on Saint Anna Bay in Willemstad, on the Caribbean island Curacao. Juliana Bridge in the background. Static medium shot
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Queen Emma Bridge opening on Saint Anna Bay in Willemstad, on the Caribbean island Curacao. Juliana Bridge in the background. Static medium shot
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Queen Emma bridge is swinging, pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay connecting Punda to Otrobanda berth of Willemstad, capital of Curacao in the Caribbean.
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Queen Emma bridge is swinging, pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay connecting Punda to Otrobanda berth of Willemstad, capital of Curacao in the Caribbean.
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Enjoy a stroll over the Queen Emma Bridge, that connects Punda and Otrobanda. It is also known as the "Swinging Old Lady" because of how it literally swings open to the Otrabanda side of Willemstad. Have you seen the bridge opening?🤩 | Curaçao
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Enjoy a stroll over the Queen Emma Bridge, that connects Punda and Otrobanda. It is also known as the "Swinging Old Lady" because of how it literally swings open to the Otrabanda side of Willemstad. Have you seen the bridge opening?🤩 | Curaçao
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The Queen Emma bridge is a floating bridge connecting the 2 sides of #Willemstad that opens for passing ships while there are people on it! Cool feeling… 🙌🏽 must try when visiting #Curacao! #travel | Traveltomtom
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Come with us to visit the swinging bridge of Curacao . The Queen Emma Bridge in Curacao is a pontoon bridge extending across St. Anna Bay , Opening regularly to allow ocean going vessels through. It connects the Punda and Otrobanda quarters of the capital city, Willemstad. #cruiselife #CruiseShip #cruiseblogger #cruiseaddict #islandtour #travel #travelingwithkids #travelblogger #curacao #dutchcaribbean #queenemmabridge | Jennifer Reynolds
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Bon Bini from the Queen Emma Bridge! Check out our 360 degree view and discover for yourself why locals call this historic bridge the Swinging Old Lady #ExperienceCuracao Learn more: www.curacao.com | Curaçao
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They didn't tell me the bridge would do THIS! 🤯"
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The Queen Emma Bridge begins to open across St Annes Bay in Willemstad, Curacao. Locals and tourists are walking across the bridge
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📍Queen Emma Bridge in Willemstad, Curaçao ➡️ It’s a floating pedestrian bridge that connects Punda and Otrobanda across St. Anna Bay ➡️When ships pass, the bridge opens sideways (like a swinging door) If it’s open, a free ferry shuttles people across 👉🏾 Follow me for more travel inspo and travel tips ✨️ #traveladvisor #curaçao #curaçaofloatingbridge #traveltok #makememories
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