In your
life, you may have been visit through various bridges; the human being uses the
technology of architecture for developing the bridges. But there are some
bridges in all over the world which are regarded as the famous landmarks also.
These are an important part of the infrastructures of places all around the
world and due to their engineering wonder have become city icons. Hence, here
we are giving you a list of 10 most popular bridges in the world.
1.
Golden Gate Bridge
The
Golden Gate Bridge is mainly a suspension bridge which spams the Golden Gate
and is a passage between the Marin County and San
Francisco. Its construction is made by architect Joseph B. Strauss and
was completed in the year 1937. This is one of the main tourist attractions in
San Francisco as well as California.
In addition to this, when Golden Gate Bridge was completed it was the longest
suspension bridge span in all over the world.
2.
Ponte Vecchio
Medieval
bridge above the Arno River in Florence; Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge which
was survived in the World War II. This bridge is well known because the
economic concept of bankruptcy was originated here. Here, butchers primarily
occupied the shops but at present the tenants are jewelers, souvenir sellers
and art dealers. So, you should once visit to Florence for seeing this
magnificent bridge.
3.
Tower Bridge
Tower
Bridge is
mainly a linked bascule as well as suspension bridge in the London above the
Thames River. This is near to the Tower of London and is famous tourist
attraction in UK. The construction of this tower was started in the year 1886
and took almost 8 years for its completion. Furthermore, it has two towers and
is considered as an icon of London.
4.
Rialto Bridge
This
famous Bridge is in Venice, Italy and is one of the 4 bridges which span the
Grand Canal. Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge across the canal is point
of attraction in Venice. It is also the dividing line for the districts of San
Polo and San Marco. In addition to this, the single span was designed by
Antonio da Ponte and its construction was finally completed in the year 1591.
5.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Harbour
Bridge in Sydney is amongst the most popular as well as photographed landmarks
in Australia.
It is the largest steel arch bridge in the world along with the top of the
bridge which stands about 440 feet above the Sydney Harbour. It was opened in
the year 1932 and construction took 8 years to complete.
6.
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
This
well known brige is in Japan and is also known as the Pearl Bridge.
This is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world with a height or
about 6,532 feet. It spans the Akashi Strait and link Iwaya on Awayi Island and
Kobe on the mainland. Moreover, it was opened in the year 1998 and took 12
years to construct.
7.
Stari Most
Stari
Most is one of the famous bridges in the world and cross the Neretva river in
the Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was mainly construed in the year 1566 by the
Ottaman Turks. Stari Most Bridge is the most recognizable landmarks of the
country and originally was commissioned by Suleiman and is a must see bridges
in the world.
8.
Brooklyn Bridge
The
construction of famous Brooklyn Bridge was completed in the year 1883. This
bridge mainly connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is the iconic landmark of New
York. The bridge has a broad pedestrian walkway which is open for the
cyclists and walkers. Therefore, when you visit to New York next time don’t
forget to have a view of famous Brooklyn Bridge.
9.
Great Belt Bridge
The
Great Belt Bridge is in the Denmark and in fact the two bridges: Western
section and Eastern section which are split by an island of Sprogø. Great Belt
Bridge is also known as the Great Belt Fixed Link and is located in the
Storebæltsbroen city.
10. Si-o-se
Pol
Si-o-se
Pol is a bridge of 33 arches and is a well known bridge in Isfahan city of
Iran. This is extremely ranked as the one of the most popular examples of
Safavid bridge design. Si-o-se Pol was commissioned by Shah Abbas I, in the
year 1602 and was constructed of bricks and stones. Besides, this is 295 meters
long and is a famous icon of the city.
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