Sint-Jansbrug Lier

Sint-Jansbrug Lier

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Sint-Jansbrug Lier

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Location: Lier, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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April 21, 2025

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The Sint-Jansbrug is a former swing bridge over the Binnennete in the city of Lier.
The very first bridge was a wooden bridge from 1393, which was replaced by a stone bridge in 1420. In 1775 a swing bridge was built, which was destroyed in 1940 when the bridge was blown up.

Next to the bridge is the Sint-Janstoren of the same name, which was designated as the mandatory residence of the city surgeon or plague doctor in the 17th century. The tower was later converted into an inn.

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February 18, 2026

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The St. John's Bridge was destroyed during both World Wars. It was later replaced by the current natural stone arch bridge; the road surface is paved with iron railings.

Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Zimmerplein, id.erfgoed.net/themas/2689

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July 16, 2025

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The Sint-Jansbrug (St. John's Bridge) is a former swing bridge over the Binnennete river in the city of Lier.
The very first bridge was a wooden one dating from 1393, which was replaced by a stone bridge in 1420. A swing bridge was built in 1775, but was destroyed in 1940 when the bridge was blown up.
Next to the bridge stands the eponymous Sint-Janstoren (St. John's Tower), which in the 17th century was designated as the mandatory residence of the city surgeon or plague doctor. Later, the tower was converted into an inn.
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