Haarlemmermeer

(population: 131,834 in 2005) is a municipality in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The municipality covers an area of 185.28 km² (of which 5.52 km² water). It is a polder, land created from the sea. The name Haarlemmermeer means "Lake Haarlem".

Calatrava bridges

In the presence of HM Queen Beatrix in 2004 three bridges designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava were opened. The bridges span the main canal of the Haarlemmermeer and are called after three string instruments; Harp, Cittern and Lute.

Related Topics:
Queen Beatrix - 2004 - Bridge - Santiago Calatrava - Span - Canal - String instrument - Harp - Cittern - Lute

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