A disused railway lift bridge over the Koningshaven, and one of Rotterdam's most recognisable silhouettes. De Hef (short for Hefbrug, "lift bridge") was built in 1927, badly damaged in the 1940 bombing, rebuilt, and finally retired from service in 1993 when the railway was rerouted through a tunnel. The city considered demolishing it, but public sentiment saved it — Rotterdammers are fiercely attached to this bridge.
De Hef now stands permanently raised, its twin towers and suspended span forming a distinctive industrial monument on the waterfront near the Erasmus Bridge. It is especially striking at night when it is lit up. You cannot walk across it (the deck is raised), but the views from the Noordereiland bank are excellent.