A bridge is a structure built to span
a valley, road, body of water, or other physical obstacle, for the
purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. Designs of bridges vary
depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain
where the bridge is constructed, the material used to make it and the
funds available to build it.
Most
often bridges make us wonder how technology made possible their
construction. They are a means of getting from one point to another but
although we walk or drive on them (almost) daily, we don’t always stop
to admire them.
Many bridges
made history because of their uses, locations and popularity. Some of
the most famous bridges in the world can be either walked across or
climbed and some are open for the pedestrians for special occasions
only.
Most of these bridges are
also regarded as landmarks and are a vital part of the infrastructures
of regions around the world. Some have even become city icons because
of their influence and engineering wonder. Below is a list of the most
famous bridges in the world.
Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, USA
Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary
Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
Jacques Cartier Bridge, Montreal, Canada
Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia
Tower Bridge, London, England
