Some bridges are so unbelievable they defy the laws of physics. Here are 10 of the most incredible bridges in the world.
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This bridge is not only one of the most famous bridges in the world, but also one of the oldest. It was first built in 996 AD and has been rebuilt several times since then. The current structure dates back to 1345. It spans the Arno River and is lined with shops selling everything from jewelry to art.
9. Tower Bridge, England
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic landmarks. It was built between 1886 and 1894 to ease traffic congestion on the Thames River. It consists of two bridge towers connected by two walkways that allow pedestrians to cross from one side of the river to the other. The bridge can also be raised to allow larger ships to pass underneath.
8. Golden Gate Bridge, USA
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed bridges in the world. It spans the Golden Gate strait, which is the entrance to San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The bridge was completed in 1937 and is 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) long. It is suspended by two main cables, each of which is as thick as a tree trunk.
7. Millennium Bridge, England
The Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge that spans the River Thames in London. It was opened in 2000 and quickly became nicknamed “the wobbly bridge” due to the fact that it swayed when people walked on it. It has since been reinforced and is now safe to walk across.
6. Helix Bridge, Singapore
The Helix Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that spans the Marina Bay in Singapore. It was designed to resemble a DNA double helix and was opened in 2010. The bridge is lit up at night with LED lights that change color, making it an impressive sight.
5. Stonecutters Bridge, Hong Kong
The Stonecutters Bridge is the second longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. It spans the Rambler Channel in Hong Kong and was completed in 2009. The bridge has a unique design that resembles a ship’s hull, which helps it withstand strong winds and typhoons.
4. Magdeburg Water Bridge, Germany
The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a canal bridge that spans the Elbe River in Germany. It was completed in 2003 and is 918 meters (3,002 feet) long. The bridge allows boats to travel between the Elbe-Havel Canal and the Mittellandkanal without having to go around a large bend in the river.
3. Zhivopisny Bridge, Russia
The Zhivopisny Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Moskva River in Moscow, Russia. It was completed in 2007 and is 1,104 meters (3,622 feet) long. The bridge has two levels, with the lower level for cars and the upper level for pedestrians. The bridge is illuminated at night, making it a popular spot for photography.
2. Great Belt Bridge, Denmark
The Great Belt Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Great Belt strait between the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen. It was completed in 1998 and is 6,790 meters (22,287 feet) long. It has a two-level design, with a railway on the lower level and a road on the upper level. The bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Europe.
1. Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Japan
The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Akashi Strait in western Japan. It was completed in 1998 and is 1,991 meters (6,532 feet) long. It has the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world and is one of the tallest bridges in the world, with its towers reaching a height of 298 meters (978 feet). The bridge is lit up at night, making it a popular spot for photography.
