Donkers expects many more visitors from our Brooklyn friends in the future: ”The Original Brooklyn Bridge is still listed there as a must-see in all travel guides.” Donkers is therefore very enthusiastic that the original – the Vecht Bridge – was renovated last year. is. “The bridge was built in its old style and that news has also reached Brooklyn,” Donkers says. He therefore has to laugh at the reaction he hears most from the United States. “They think it is very special that we can replace a bridge in such a short time.”
375-year relationship Breukelen and Brooklyn sealed: ‘Of course it is a bit of a weird relationship’
