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Richard 🇳🇱

December 31, 2021

The bridge is so named because four wrought iron dragons from the 19th century adorn the railings of the bridge.

However, the bridge is also called “The Swan Bridge” or “The Snake Bridge”.

A photo from the beginning of the 20th century shows that the dragons are still standing on the bridge and have a seat on their wings.

In 1931, the dragon benches were placed in the middle of the bridge and facing each other.

For unclear reasons, the fencing including dragons was removed in the sixties.

In 2001, they were brought out again and the fencing with the animals was incorporated into the railings of a small bridge on the estate.

It is not entirely certain whether the dragons have been placed back on the same bridge from the past.

“The Dragon Bridge” is included as Oegstgeest heritage.

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Aad Milla

February 19, 2025

There is an information panel next to it.

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Location: Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands

The Dragon Bridge

1. Oude Toren Ruin and Cemetery – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Warmond

2. Oud Poelgeest Castle – The Dragon Bridge loop from Leiden Centraal

3. Leidse Hout – Oud Poelgeest Castle loop from Leiden Centraal

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