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Amazing bridges around the world.

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The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, also known as the Pearl Bridge, links the city of Kobe on the mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island, Japan. It crosses the busy Akashi Strait. It carries part of the ...

Domain: Design; Category: Architecture

Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges in Istanbul, Turkey, that connect Europe with Asia over the Bosphorus Strait. Stats: 4,954 feet long; 210 feet above sea level. Awe Factors: Completed in 1973, ...

Domain: Architecture; Category: Bridges

Bridge of Sighs Venice - The Ponte dei Sospiri - One of the world's most iconic bridges, immortalized in poetry and art. I t was built in 1602, getting its name from Lord Byron in the 19th Century, ...

Domain: Architecture; Category: Bridges

This iconic landmark opened in 1883. It has been a national historic landmark since 1964 and is featured in countless books, and movies. It is used by pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to go to and ...

Domain: Design; Category: Architecture

Chengyang is one of the most famous wind and rain bridges. Built by the Dong people of southwest China in 1916, this wooden and stone bridge consists of two platforms, five pavilions and a long ...

Domain: Architecture; Category: Bridges

Looking for a way to link San Fransisco with Marin County, the Golden Gate bridge was a dream that came to life, and opened to the public in 1937. The strong winds and deep water, combined with thick ...

Domain: Design; Category: Architecture

The Helix Bridge ,inspired by the helical structure of DNA, and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge , is a pedestrian bridge leading to the Marina Bay Sands Resort Casino and linking Marina ...

Domain: Design; Category: Architecture

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