Photo of the Day – Willemstad, Curacao
Queen Emma Bridge - also known as the "Pontoon Bridge"
Aside from a certain electric-blue liqueur, the island of Curacao is probably best known for its colorful, Dutch-inspired capital of Willemstad. Connecting the two sides of this UNESCO World Heritage city is the Queen Emma Bridge which is better known as the “Pontoon Bridge” or even better, the “Swinging Old Lady.” Built in 1888 and supported by 16 floating pontoon boats, the bridge swings open several times a day to allow ships to enter the port. When the bridge is open, a free ferry shuttles pedestrians from one side to the other.
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