The most beautiful bridges in the world

The most interesting bridges in the world

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful bridges in the world
Inserted: 14.10.2021
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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Bridges are one of the first engineering works of humanity – how to get comfortably and especially with dry feet to the other bank of a mighty river or through a deep valley. Hundreds of bridges, mostly ordinary, have been built over the centuries. But let's take a look at the most beautiful and interesting bridges in the world

1.
Charles Bridge

The most beautiful bridge in the Czech Republic

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| Altitude: 200 m / 656 ft

Charles Bridge is the oldest bridge in Prague (the second oldest in the whole Czech Republic) and at the same time the most beautiful. It offers amazing views of the panorama of Prague Castle and other important Prague sights continue reading

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Tower Bridge

Drawbridge - the gateway to the City of London

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Tower Bridge has become one of the historical landmarks of the city of London, which most visitors aim for. The bridge over the River Thames is a combination of suspension and lift types, connecting the very heart of the city that makes up the City of London with the Fourth Hamlets. Its construction took the Londoners 8 years, when it was ceremoniously opened on June 30, 1894. The bridge is used for both pedestrian and car traffic, and those who are interested can pay for entry to the bowels of the bridge and walk along the glass floor on the bridge floor. continue reading

3.
Sydney Harbour Bridge

The most famous bridge in Australia

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| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

Directly opposite the Opera House is the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge. The length of the bridge is 1 150 meters and the famous New Year's fireworks are being launched over it. It connects the city center with the northern suburbs. You can also walk on it and enjoy views. continue reading

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Golden Gate Bridge

The former largest bridge in the world

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

The largest icon of San Francisco is the monumental Golden Gate Bridge. It is almost three kilometers long and until 1964 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The most beautiful outlooks to the bridge is from the south – from the beach or the adjacent park. Very often, especially in the morning, is hidden in thick fog. continue reading

5.
Khayu Bridge

The most beautiful bridge in Iran

There are several beautiful bridges in Esfahan. The most famous of these is the Khayu Bridge, considered the most beautiful bridge in Iran. It is truly a masterpiece and it is not for nothing that almost every tourist who visits Esfahan will come here. continue reading

6.
Old bridge in Mostar

The most beautiful bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Altitude: 65 m / 213 ft

The famous landmark of Mostar is the Old Bridge over the Neretva River, built during the Ottoman era. The bridge served its purpose for 427 years until 1993, when it was destroyed during the Civil War along with most of the city. As it was an important monument, the bridge was restored and reopened in 2004. It is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge is 29 meters long and 4 meters wide. continue reading

7.
Bridge Chapel Bridge

The oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe

Altitude: 438 m / 1 437 ft

In Lucerne, which is divided by the river Reuss, you will find a number of bridges, but only one is really worth a visit – the Chapel Bridge. Not only is it very beautiful, but also the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe. Although it is actually just its reconstructed counterpart, because it almost burned down in 1993. It is also interesting that it is built diagonally across the river. continue reading

8.
Bixby Creek Bridge

The most famous bridge on the California coast

Altitude: 6 m / 20 ft

California's famous Big Sur coastal road has the most photogenic location in the form of the Bixby Creek Bridge. At the time, it was also one of the tallest bridges in the world continue reading

9.
Glenfinnan viaduct

A beautiful bridge from Harry Potter

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| Altitude: 19 m / 62 ft

The 30-meter-high viaduct in the Glenfinnan Valley is one of Scotland's most interesting bridges. He became famous mainly because of the films about Harry Potter, who went to Hogwarts on this beautiful bridge. From the small village of Glenfinnan leads a short trail overlooking the bridge. It is also possible to take a viaduct on a sightseeing train with a Mrs. locomotive going from Fort William. continue reading

10.
Bastei

The famous rock bridge

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| Altitude: 243 m / 797 ft

This rock bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is one of the most popular places. In Czech it is called Baštou. The rock bridge is just a reminder of Neurathen Castle. The bridge is 76 meters long. According to the latest information, what I have is said to be no longer allowed on him. The rocks on which it stands are in a desolate state and there is a risk of the bridge collapsing. continue reading

11.
Rialto Bridge

The most visited bridge in Venice

One of the icons of Venice is the Ponte di Rialto bridge. It is one of the four bridges over the Ponte di Rialto. It comes from the end of the 16th century. continue reading

12.
Roman bridge from the north

Beautiful bridge over the river Guadalquivir

Altitude: 87 m / 285 ft

From the center of the town is the scenery of the bridge not so awesome as from the other side, but even though it is a nice view. continue reading

13.
Charles Kuonen Hängebrücke

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the wo

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| Altitude: 2 061 m / 6 762 ft

Charles Kuonen Hängebrücke is a suspension rope bridge on the famous Europaweg hiking trail, on the eastern side of Mattertal in Switzerland. It was opened in July 2017. With a length of 494 meters, it is the longest suspension pedestrian bridge in the world. The bridge suspended 85 meters above the valley significantly shortens the route between the tourist resorts Grächen and Zermatt. The path from Randa leads to the Europahütte. From the bridge is a magnificent view of the four thousanders continue reading

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