Scenic view of a shipyard and the Kwakelbrug, an 18th century bascule, or seesaw bridge in the historic center of Edam, North Holland, The Netherlands

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This type of drawbridge is called a bascule or seesaw bridge. Bascule in French means “seesaw.” A counterweight balances the span in every open position.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Edam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Europe
Photo credit: © Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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