Beautiful bridges. The most beautiful bridges in the world

This photo cream presents photos of bridges built in more than ten different countries, ages of bridges from 2 to almost 2000 years.

Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain. For the construction of the bridge, 42 years old, in 1751 it was completed. The construction of the bridge took 50 human lives.

Charles Bridge, Prague. Built in 1357 as part of the vision of Emperor Charles IV about the majestic Prague, Charles Bridge connects the old city and the new city, covers the width of the Vltava River. Statues of saints, street artists and panoramic views of the city attracts millions of tourists every year.

Bangpo Bridge, Seoul. The bridge of Boaps in Seoul is made in the form of a decorative rainbow fountain, which shifts water jets passing almost after 10 thousand LED lit nozzles along the entire length of the bridge.

Bridge Ranyang, Jiangsu Province, China. Ranang Bridge crosses the Yangtze River in the Chinese province of Jiangsu. It connects two parts of the high-speed route, which connects the huge cities of Beijing and Shanghai.

Vasco da Gama Bridge, not far from Lisbon. This Portuguese bridge was opened for movement in 1998 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the opening of the traveler da Gia of the sea route from Europe to India.

Conggyang Bridge, China. Translated the name means "Bridge of Wind and Rain". This bridge consisting of five pavilions is the most popular place to meet the residents of Chengyang.

Brooklyn Bridge, New York. The first steel suspension bridge in the world - the Brooklyn Bridge - connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. More than 120,000 cars and 3100 bicycles crosses the bridge every day.

Bridge Strait Femarn, Germany.
Bridge Strait Femarn connects Femarn Island with mainland German German, covering almost kilometer of the Baltic Sea. It was built during the Cold War. In its design there are explosive to undermine the bridge in case of invasion.

Bridge Makino, Michigan. Connecting two Michigan Peninsula, a five-kilometer Macino bridge is a dividing line between Lake Huron and Michigan Lake. Each celebration of the "Labor Day" (Labor Day) is discovered for pedestrians, and tens of thousands of people converge on it to take part in the procession on the Mcino bridge.

Konitz Bridge, Greece. This modest Greek bridge was built by Ziogas Frontsos from the nearest Pierceianni village. The local legend states that when the architects who previously tried to build a bridge before, asked him where he studied bridge buildings, he proudly replied: "At the University of Pirsogianni!".

Rot Brug, Utrecht, Netherlands. Metage called "Rot Brug" (literally: "Red Bridge") The bridge is elegantly laid across the river Vekt in the street of the Red Lanterns Street in Utrecht.

Tower Bridge, London. Named by the name of the nearby London Tower, the Tower Bridge - the symbol of the capital of Great Britain.

Rialto Bridge in Venice. The rising part of the central arch of the Venetian bridge Rialto allowed the passage of large vessels on the city Grand Channel during the heyday of the merchantment. Today the bridge is one of the most visited attractions of Venice.

Kapelbrücke, Lucerne, Switzerland. This indoor wooden bridge was built in the 14th century. Its roof is decorated with more than hundreds of paintings, which depict the history of the city.

Old bridge, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old bridge was built in the 16th century for connecting two coast of Mostar. In 1993, during the Croatian-Bosnian War, the bridge was destroyed, but was carefully restored and reopened in 2004. Now he is again standing over the Nerretva River.

Bridge Qin Ma, Hong Kong. The length of the bridge is almost 1400 meters. The Zin Ma Bridge in Hong Kong is the longest rail suspension bridge in the world. It is also an example of prudency in engineering - there are two closed automotive and railway lines on the bridge that can be used if necessary to leave this area during serious typhoons.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence. It is believed that the bridge was originally built in the 10th century, and later Ponte Vecchio was washed away as a result of flooding and was rebuilt twice. This is the only bridge in Florence, which was not destroyed during World War II.

Python Bridge, Amsterdam. Built in 2001, this bridge in Amsterdam really resembles a gigantic red snake. Bonus points are decorative aluminum seagulls.

Bridge Eitay, Tokyo. After the original wooden structure of the bridge was destroyed as a result of an earthquake, Tokyo built this high-strength steel replacement in 1926.

Bridge Harbor Bridge, Sydney. The best time to see Sydney Harbor Bridge - New Year's Eve, when the bridge becomes urban focus of urban fireworks and celebrations.

Bridge Penang, Malaysia. Bridge in Penang is the longest in Malaysia. His length is impressive - 13.5 kilometers.

Pont du-gar, France. This aqueduch was built by the Romans in the first century of our era due to its historical significance, in 1985 he was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Golden Gate, San Francisco. An iconic bridge in San Francisco covers the Golden Gate - a Strait connecting San Francisco Strait with the Pacific Ocean. Its wonderful orange color (known in the aerospace industry, as "international orange") was chosen especially in order to make it noticeable for passing vessels even in conditions of strong fog.

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Charles Bridge, Prague.

Built in 1357 as part of the vision of Emperor Charles IV about the majestic Prague, Charles Bridge connects the old city and the new city, covers the width of the Vltava River. Statues of saints, street artists and panoramic views of the city attracts millions of tourists every year.

Rainbow Bridge-Fountain Banpo, Seoul.

The bridge of Boaps in Seoul is made in the form of a decorative rainbow fountain, which shifts water jets passing almost after 10 thousand LED lit nozzles along the entire length of the bridge.

Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain.

For the construction of the bridge, 42 years old, in 1751 it was completed. The construction of the bridge took 50 human lives.

Vasco da Gama Bridge, not far from Lisbon.

This Portuguese bridge was opened for movement in 1998 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the opening of the traveler da Gia of the sea route from Europe to India.

Conggyang Bridge, China.

Translated the name means "Bridge of Wind and Rain". This bridge consisting of five pavilions is the most popular place to meet the residents of Chengyang.

Brooklyn Bridge, USA, New York.

The first steel suspension bridge in the world - the Brooklyn Bridge - connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. More than 120,000 cars and 3100 bicycles crosses the bridge every day.

Bridge Strait Femarn, Germany.

Bridge Strait Femarn connects Femarn Island with mainland German German, covering almost kilometer of the Baltic Sea. It was built during the Cold War. In its design there are explosive to undermine the bridge in case of invasion.

Bridge Makino, Michigan.

Connecting two Michigan Peninsula, a five-kilometer Macino bridge is a dividing line between Lake Huron and Michigan Lake. Each celebration of the "Labor Day" (Labor Day) is discovered for pedestrians, and tens of thousands of people converge on it to take part in the procession on the Mcino bridge.

Tower Bridge, London.

Named by the name of the nearby London Tower, Tower Bridge - the symbol of the capital of Great Britain.

Rialto Bridge in Venice.

The rising part of the central arch of the Venetian bridge Rialto allowed the passage of large vessels on the city Grand Channel during the heyday of the merchantment. Today the bridge is one of the most visited attractions of Venice.

Kapelbrücke, Lucerne, Switzerland.

This indoor wooden bridge was built in the 14th century. Its roof is decorated with more than hundreds of paintings, which depict the history of the city.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence.

It is believed that the bridge was originally built in the 10th century, and later Ponte Vecchio was washed away as a result of flooding and was rebuilt twice. This is the only bridge in Florence, which was not destroyed during World War II.

Python Bridge, Amsterdam.

Built in 2001, this bridge in Amsterdam really resembles a gigantic red snake. Bonus points are decorative aluminum seagulls.

Bridge Eitay, Tokyo.

After the original wooden structure of the bridge was destroyed as a result of an earthquake, Tokyo built this high-strength steel replacement in 1926.

Pont du-gar, France.

This aqueduch was built by the Romans in the first century of our era due to its historical significance, in 1985 he was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Golden Gate, San Francisco.

An iconic bridge in San Francisco covers the Golden Gate - a Strait connecting San Francisco Strait with the Pacific Ocean. Its orange was chosen especially in order to make it noticeable for passing ships even in conditions of strong fog.

Bridge Kintai, Japan.

Built in 1673, this wooden arched bridge is laid across the river Nisika in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The current bridge is the last in a series of wooden bridges that were destroyed by sudden floods. Thanks to architectural improvements, this final version of the bridge is worth it and was named by the Japanese government of the national property of the country.

Puente del Allamillo, Seville, Spain.

Bridge over Guadalquivir in Seville, Santiago Calatrava project. Built to the world exhibition on the island of La Cartuha in 1992. The feature of the bridge is the only support (pylon) holding the entire bridge with the help of the Want.
Initially planned to build 2 symmetric bridges on both sides of the island, but the bright and unusual project of Kalatrava Alamillo eclipsed the remaining projects. The total length of the bridge is 200 meters.

Helix Bridge, Singapore.

The bridge is built in the form of a double spiral of DNA, which encodes all living on Earth. Helix Bridge is a pedestrian walkway in the center of Singapore. He was officially opened in 2010.

"Millennium Bridge" in Gateshead, England.

Opened in 2000, the Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the secrets River. The bridge has a unique feature: the bridge can rotate, for the possibility of the passage of ships under it.

Bridge in the middle of the forest in the mountains of Alishan, Taiwan

Bridge from the roots of trees, India

In one of the most wet places on Earth, in the jungle of the Indian state of Meghala, there is a unique suspension bridge Living root, grown from the roots of a rubbing ficus. The design of 16 meters long is so durable that it can withstand not only the weight of a pair of dozens people, but also to resist during floods typical of these places.

Bridge in Shahara, Yemen

The bridge connects two vertices of the mountain, thereby providing a relatively simple way to move people between the villages in the area. It was built in the 17th century, his initial goal was to serve as a help in the fight against Turkish invaders. Many people say that the local population can literally destroy the bridge within a few minutes in the event of immediate danger.

Translate Bridge, Rainier Mountain, USA

Konstantinovsky Bridge, Algeria

Railway bridge-overpass in Iowa, United States

The creation of an industrial designer and architect David Delquista. This is one of the most huge pedestrian bridges in the world. The structure of the 770 m length is located above the de Moines River in Iowa. The main feature of the bridge is enclosed in its design that creates a unique effect of stop-personnel animation. Such an illusion arises due to the consistent steel rods, towering over walking.

Suspension bridge over r. Capillano, Vancouver, Canada

Designed by the Scottish Engineer George Grant McKeem. The length of the bridge is 70 meters and it is extended at an altitude of 137 meters above the rapid river bed. The bridge rightly is considered the oldest attraction of Vancouver (built during the Golden Fever, opened in 1889).

Fabulous Bridge, Scotland

Glass Bridge in Tbilisi, Georgia

The pedestrian bridge over the River Crooked in Tbilisi was mounted in just a few weeks. The object designed by the Italian architect Michele de Lucchi and highlighted by the French designer Philippe Martinaud was called the "Bridge of the world" and took its place among local attractions.

The bridge consists of a steel frame of 156 meters long, which relies on 4 supports. The main decoration of the design is the elegant wave-like curved glass dome - it protects pedestrians from the sun and rain, while while allowing the natural light to penetrate inside the construction throughout the day.

Bridge of Freedom, Budapest

Console bridge over the River Danube. Built in 1896. It connects parts of the city and is the southernmost bridge in Budapest.

The freedom bridge consists of spans, two arches, which connect columns among themselves, and two basic supports on which the bridge design is installed. The top of each column decorates the statue of mythical bird - Turulu, which stands on the golden bowl. The bird is mentioned in Hungarian mythology, as a foreman of the gods, predicting the most important events in the history of the Hungarian people.

Damn Bridge in Kromlau Park (Gablenz, Saxony), Germany

This surface basalt arc was built in 1860 and to this day strikes many of their devilish accuracy and picturesque surroundings. The bridge along with its reflection, with the required level of water, forms a clear circle, regardless of the observation point.

According to the legend, one small-skilled architect made a deal with an unclean spirit who promised to help him create an unusual bridge, but in return, he demanded the soul of the first one who would pass on a freshly built crossing on the other side. The unclean instilled in a person and helped him build the desired. When the bridge was completed, the evil spirit came out of the body and began to wait for his "fee." The cunning architect was let the dog on the bridge. From indignation, evil spirits rushed into the water and no one else saw her.

According to another legend, one who in full moon is swimming on a boat under the black bridge will be able to discover hidden abilities. At the same time, strictly setting is prohibited to look at his reflection or touching water.

Among some researchers of mystical phenomena there is an opinion that the bridge is the portal to other worlds. In 1983, two Swedish tourists were missing in the park in the park, who was last seen near the mysterious bridge.

Dragon Bridge in Danang, Vietnam

The Bridge across the Khan River was built in honor of the 38th anniversary of the liberation of the city. Dragon, whining the whole bridge, can explore the real fire due to the special mechanism inside the head. The figure of the reptile is made in orange and, thanks to 15,000 LED lamps, it looks particularly impressive at night.

Steel construction strikes the imagination of both local residents and tourists. Construction, under the control of American architects, lasted four years and cost $ 85 million.

Moses Bridge, Netherlands

In the Dutch city of Haltersen, an unusual pedestrian bridge is located, which seems to cut water. Invisible from afar, this bridge-trench called "Bridge Moses" received from the Union of Dutch architects title "The Best Construction of 2011". It seems that it is quite well deserved - the bridge is indeed a small work of art, harmoniously fitted into the environment.

Rainbow Pedestrian Bridge, Magun, Taiwan

Rainbow Bridge is a truly unique object. The bridge has a memorable design not because of its form, but due to the original backlight, which illuminates it. Although it is worth noting that the bridge architecture itself is very reminiscent of the rainbow bending.

The bottom of the bridge is covered with strips from thin neon lights of different colors.
And here this light installation itself, it seemed an ordinary pedestrian bridge, turns it into a spectacular spectacle. But this beauty can only be seen with the onset of twilight or even better at night. Thinking neon lights in the night throw their glow on the surface, so the water plays all the colors of the rainbow. A fantastic atmosphere is created, as if you go on a fabulous rainbow, which does not disappear until the dawn!

Lunar Bridge in the Park Dahu, Taipei, Taiwan

Heavenly Bridge Langkavi, Malaysia

There are truly paradise corners on earth, it is also possible to attribute Langkavi Island located at the north-west coast of Malaysia. Nature rigged this place to everyone that needs to relax: the Azure Sea, sandy beaches, brown tropical vegetation, mild climate. Ended your contribution to all this and man. In order to be able to enjoy the surrounding beauty fully, a pedestrian bridge was built, called the Langkawi Sky Bridge (Langkawi Sky Bridge).

The heavenly bridge overlap over the gorge and sodides two peaks of Gaunung Mount. It has a curved form so that you can admire the surrounding landscapes from different angles, and a very interesting way to support. All severity of the bridge accounted for 8 cables that are fastened to the only support. That is, in fact, he is suspended over the abyss, due to the lack of any support from the bottom, a complete illusion is created that the bridge is boiled over it. And in windy days, this illusion is even more enhanced.

Lunny Bridge, Ferrara, Italy

Road - Bridge on San Juan de Gasteleugche, Spain

Gastelugach is a small island located in the north of Spain, in the Biscay bay. There is very beautiful nature on the island, but it did not at all. The fact is that there is a famous bridge, the staircase of which consists of 237 steps. All those who want to visit the tiny hermit hut at the very top should be climbed on them.

Erasmus Bridge - Rotterdam Swan

This amazing one-sided bridge is, to all of the time, also the longest divorce bridge in the world! In addition, he is one of the characters of Rotterdam, because when he saw the Erasmus Bridge at least once - remember forever, where he is.

Hangzhou Bay Bridge, China

This bridge in length of 36 kilometers was the longest bridge in the world overlooking the ocean until 2010. Hangzhou Bay Bridge crosses Hangzhou Bay in the East-Chinese Sea and the Qian River in the Delta of the Great River Yangtze.

Bridge Huver Dame Baypass - Hoover Dam Bypass

Kurilpa Bridge (Kurilpa Bridge), Australia

The bridge is transferred across the Brisbane River flowing through the city of the same name in the Australian state of Queensland. It was built in 2007. Initially, the bridge was called "Tank Street Bridge", but after the competition, arranged by the local authorities in 2008, was renamed Kurilpu - "Place of Water rats" (translated from the adverium of local aborigines).

Viaduct Miyo Millau - Millau Viaduct, France

It is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in France, near the small town of Miyo. The autotrass connecting the North of France with the south, passed through this provincial settlement. And in the summer, during the holidays, when a large stream of cars was sent from the north to the south coast and to Spain, Miyo simply died in automotive traffic jams. To unload this town, it was decided to start the car stream through the valley of the Tarn river over the bridge. In the competition for the best project won Viaduct Miyo ...

According to the approved project, 7 supports were established in the Tarn River Valley. From above, the vehicle was laid on them and pylons were installed, which, with the help of the guys, will help the supports to hold the cloth in equilibrium.

Construction was started on October 16, 2001. And the builders had to make a huge job. The length of this facility is 2460 meters, the width is 32 meters. The height of the largest of the supports is 245 meters, and together with the pylon installed on it - 343 meters, which is almost 20 meters above the Eiffel Tower!

Bridge Oktavio Frias de Oliveira, São Paulo, Brazil

The cable bridge is the only one in the world (at least, in all sources is written in this way), which has a support in the form of the letter "X", which supports two transport canvases.

Bridge Sheikh Rashid Bean Said Crossing, UAE, Dubai

This arched bridge connects the urban areas of Bar-Dubai and Daire and is a new transport artery passing through Dubai's harbor. The bridge connects the business part of the city with a residential area.

A surprisingly beautiful bridge looks from the height of the nearest skyscrapers. It seems to be a dune lying on the surface of the water.

Sheikh Zada \u200b\u200bBridge - Sheikh Zayed Bridge, UAE, Dubai

The bridge was built for almost 8 years. It was opened in 2010 and was named after the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zaza Ben Sultan Al Nahayan. With their shape, the bridge resembles sand dunes, emphasizing the spirit and nature of the region. The bridge has a height - 60 meters and length - 842 meters, connects Abu Dhabi Island with Dubai.

Bustai Bridge over the River Elba, Schweiz National Park, Saxony

Kinzua Viaduct in McCain County, in Pennsylvania, USA.
Very beautiful and unusual bridge, one time was considered the highest and the longest railway bridge in the world. At this time, almost completely destroyed.

Aiola Island Bridge in Austrian Graz - A real bridge-island, on which a bar, coffee shop and places for sunbathing are located.

Gogenzollern Bridge in Cologne, Germany.

Along with the famous Cologne Cathedral is a visiting card of the city.

Oresund Bridge Tunnel Bridge between Sweden and Denmark.

The Ereysoon Bridge between Denmark and Sweden is a unique building that has no analogues in the world. It was spent about 3 billion euros and 5 years of hard work.

Initially, it was planned to build a bridge through the entire strait. But since the International Airport is located on the part of Denmark, too high bridge would represent the risk of collisions with supports. And too low the structure would be blocked by the movement of ships in the strait.

Royal Gorge Bridge (Royal Gorge Bridge), Canon City, Colorado.

Most-Aqueduct (Water Bridge), Maggg:) WG, Germany.
It allows you to intersect two channels - the middle-member and canal connecting the Rivers of Elba and Hafel.

Henderson Wave Bridge.

Another pedestrian bridge in Singapore, which really resembles a wave. This bridge is also relatively young, operating since 2006.

Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

The widest largest bridge in the world, located in the Australian city of Sydney and passes through the entire city harbor.
The Sydney Harbor Bridge width is as 49 meters.

Alexander III Bridge, France, Paris

Iron Bridge, Shropshire, England

This bridge forms an absolutely correct circle with its reflection. And also this is the first bridge, fully made of cast iron.

Bridge of Sighs, Italy, Venice

The bridge of the sigh was built by Antonio Conti in 1602 and decorated with a baroque style. The bridge connects the building of the palace of a lie, in which the courtroom was located, and the prison building. "Sighs", from which this bridge takes the name - this is not sighs of lovers, and sad sighs of condemned, which, passing in custody on this covered bridge, a look at Venice for the last time.

Margaret HUNT Hill Bridge in Dallas

Margaret Bridge Hunt Hill is designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, connects the shores of the Trinity River. The bridge was named after the public leader Margaret Hunt Hill, the daughter of Texas Oil Magnate.

The cable bridge with one pylon in the form of an arc is 121 meters high support 58 cables with a diameter of 10 to 20 centimeters.

A beautiful elegant bridge is built of steel produced in the Italian factory, the services of which Calatrava often uses in their projects.

Viaduct Glenfinnan in Scotland

Viaduct Glenfinnan is one of the most famous railway bridges in the world. They built it for 4 years: from 1897 to 1901. It is striking: 380 meters, it consists of 21 arches. The maximum height of such an arc is 30 meters. A single-mole railway passes through Viaduk.

Immediately after Viaduk was opened, many people adhered to the opinions that he is ugly, and that he only spoils the view of the valley. Nowadays, the opinion of people is absolutely opposite.

If you are fans of films about Harry Potter, then you probably know that it was this viaduct that fell into films of films about the famous wizard.

Bridge Fort Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland

The bridge was built in 1890 for the Connection of Edinburgh with the North Scotland. The construction of this railway miracle of engineering thought was made possible thanks to B. Bekeer and D. Fowler, who as a result was able to build a bridge, for which about 200 trains drive out every day.

For more than 120 years, starting from the moment of its construction, the Scots continuously painted the bridge, the length of which is 2.5 km. I did not have time to dry the paint at one end of the object, how a rust began to form on the other.

In the UK, the expression "paint the Fort Bridge" has become the equivalent of our phraseological units of "Work Sisyphers" and "Wear Water in Sweat". Since 2012, thanks to the new composition of special paint, the bridge is completely covered with paint. Estimated the process of endless painting was interrupted at least 25 years.

Bridge on the Waterfall Lotaferssen, Odda, Norway

Waterfall Lotaferssen is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Not far from it there is a stone bridge, very beautiful. Water, accumulating at the foot of the waterfall, pass under the bridge and, turning at right angles, rushed down the gorge, which the narrow ribbon is wriggled next to the road.

Pedestrian Bridge, Texas, USA

The new pedestrian bridge connected the main and guest house, located on the shores of Lake Austin in a very picturesque place among thick green vegetation. To create such an easy and elegant bridge of architects from the local Studio Miró Rivera Architects inspired reed and other plants that cover the shores of the lake.

Juscelino Kubitschek, Brazilia, Brazil

Bridge called in honor of the 24th President of Brazil. The JK Bridge was designed by architect Alexander Chan and Mario Wila Verde Engineer.

The bridge stands on four pylons covered in the bottom of the lake Paranoa, and on top of the road leaf support three huge arcs crossing the bridge. Despite the structural complexity of the project and its huge value, these characteristics give the bridge an amazing architectural beauty and a grandeur comparable in magnitude with the scale of Brazil.

ROLLING BRIDGE, LONDON, England

Pedestrian bridge from DVVD, Wellynez, France.

The new bridge performs two functions: connects the south and north of the town and allows passengers to get to the platforms where trains stop. The bridge smoothly comes out of the ground and returns to it. It can be compared with a huge curled leaflet who is ready to provide people with a safe passage through railway tracks and highways. The external walls of the bridge were covered with wooden panels that help to form his pleasant memorable appearance.

Pedestrian Bridge, Knokke, Belgium

The new bridge in the resort Belgian city of Knokke was built directly with the exit to the Avenue of Kolyev Elizabeth (Queen Elisabeth Avenue). The bridge performs two functions. First, it connects the sea and green zone, giving the opportunity to tourists to move from one to another on foot or by bike. Secondly, the bridge symbolizes the beginning of the city. The static model is a steel rocker 102 meters long, which is installed on 4 supports.

Pedestrian bridges Eoduki for animals

Caring for nature for some countries is not limited to the sorting of garbage and the release of things from recycled materials. In addition to preserving the environment and natural resources, the protection of wild animals is attached importance. In areas of roads in these countries, not only the warning signs of "wild animals" can be found, but also infrared sensors informing drivers about the animal approaching, as well as special pedestrian bridges of EODUKA, intended for crossing animals across the road.

Similar structures are erected over lively tracks. At the same time, the construction is carefully disguised as a terrain landscape so that it resembles a fragment of the natural environment.

Belgium, motorway E314

Neighborhood of Lake Kichelus, Washington, United States

De Borkeld, Netherlands

Germany

National Park, Canada

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"String Bridge" in Jerusalem

Railway-pedestrian bridge, built in 2008 on the project of Santiago Calatrava. Also known as the "Arp David".

This amazing suspended string bridge grew at the entrance to Jerusalem relatively recently, but already managed to conquer the sympathy of local residents and tourists with their amazing form. The bridge consists of a single support that balancing the 160-meter span with long cables, while creating an amazing architectural effect.

Something I thought that I almost never wrote a blog about bridges. But often it is they who become a landmark of a district or a particular city, both flying and a celebration of engineering thought, and just like an interesting, beautiful structure.

Charles Bridge in Prague. One of the most famous bridges in the world, which every year visits millions of tourists. It was opened in 1380, and the construction initiated Karl IV.

Bakpo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea. Not even just a bridge, but a bridge-fountain. He received world famous thanks to the fountain "Moon Raduga". Even got into the Guinness Records Book, as a bridge with the longest fountain - the length of it is 1140 m. This fountain is highlighted, so that several times a day, tourists can observe light show.

Puente Nuevo Bridge (Puente Nuevo) in Spain. The bridge was built in 1751. His construction took 42 years. Point Puente Nuevo connects 2 parts of the old Spanish city of Ronda and is over the gorge of a depth of 100 m.

Bridge Ranyang (Runyang). It is the second in length in China - 1490 m and the fourth in length in the world. Crosses the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province

Bridge Kaju (Khaju). One of the most famous bridges in Persia. It was built by Shah Abbas 2nd in the 1650th year. The bridge was also used as a dam.

Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal. This is the longest Europe Bridge. The main length of the bridge is 829 m. This total length is 17.2 km. New bridge. It was built in 1998. 3300 workers were worked on its creation. It is noteworthy that with cars traveling on the bridge in Lisbon, the fee is charged, while the transport, next in the opposite direction, passing for free

Shenyang Bridge (Chengyang) or Junji Bridge. One of the most beautiful bridges in China. Its name is translated as the wind and rain bridge. The bridge is built without rivets and nails and keeps at the expense of correctly fitted bars.

Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The first bridge, in which steel rods began to use. One of the oldest hanging bridges in the United States. Is one of the symbol of New York

FEHMARN SOUND Bridge in Germany. It was built during the Cold War. At that time, when building a bridge, an explosive was immediately laid in it so that in case of invasion, the bridge could be quickly undermined.

Makinak Bridge, Michigan. 8 km long. Once a year, this bridge overlap for cars and thousands of pedestrians go about it. This event is held on Labor Day and is known as Mackinac Bridge Walk. Makinak Bridge is also the third in length on our planet.

Conic Bridge is the highest arched bridge in Greece and also, part-time, one of the most dangerous bridges in the same country. Under the bridge attached a bell and local residents say that when he begins to call from the wind, it becomes extremely dangerous

Bridge Rode Brug (Red Bridge) in the Netherlands. Only one car can drive on it, although the road suitable for the bridge, bilateral. Located in Utrecht and is a continuation of the local area of \u200b\u200bred lamps.

Tower bridge is one of the symbols of London and Britain. And also one of the most famous bridges of modernity

Rialto Bridge. Is one of the most ancient and most famous bridges in Venice

Bridge Capell Bruck in Switzerland. Under the roof of this bridge there are about 100 paintings depicting different moments from the history of Switzerland. The bridge itself was built in the 14th century

Old bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built in the 16th century. During the war, Croatia was destroyed, but then restored in 2004

Bridge Qing Ma (Tsing MA) in Hong Kong. 6th bridge in the length of the world.

Bridge Ponte Vecchio in Florence. In the first variant was rebuilt in the 10th century. The most ancient bridge in Florence and the only one who was not destroyed during World War II

Python Bridge in Amsterdam. This bridge resembling a giant snake was built in 2001

Eitai Bridge (Eitai) in Tokyo. Was originally wooden. But, after the earthquake in the early 20th century, it was converted using steel cables

Harbor Bridge in Sydney. The largest steel arched bridge in the world, and the largest bridge in Sydney.
Was opened on March 19, 1932. Sydney themselves call the "hanger" bridge, for the appropriate form. Is a favorite tourist destination for the new year, because one of the most beautiful pyrotechnic shows are held here

Pinang Bridge, Malaysia. Connects with the mainland. The total length of the bridge is 13.5 km. It is the third bridge in the world in length.

Bridge Po Du-Gare or Garsk Bridge. Included in the UNESCO Foundation, since it is the highest, well-preserved Roman aqueduct bridge. It was built in 19 BC.

Golden Gate Bridge (Golden Gate) in San Francisco. About him, by the way, I wrote on the blog. We read about. It is one of the most famous bridges in the world.

Kintai Bridge (Kintai) in Japan. Built in 1673 through the river Nisika River

Puente Del Alamillo Bridge in Spain. Noteworthy in that it has only one support. Built in 1992 year

Helix Bridge in Singapore. Built in 2010 and is one of the most beautiful pedestrian bridges

Pont d'Avignon Bridge in France or Avignon Bridge. Built in the 13th century. Then part of the bridge collapsed, was restored, but again collapsed. So now he looks exactly like this.

Pedestrian and cycling bridge Gateshead Millennium in England. He is the first tilted bridge in the world. Opened in 2001, but still collects crowds of tourists who crave to look at his slope when the vessel is going on the river.

Puente Trajan Bridge in Spain or Trajan Bridge. One of the important monuments of the Roman Empire. It was built in 104-106 AD.

Not abroad united ... 11 bridges of Russia, which perfectly deserve them to recognize on photographs.

Golden Gate in San Francisco, Tauer Bridge in London, Brooklynsky - in New York. These masterpieces of engineering thought are inextricably linked with their city, because the bridge is not just a road in the air, but also a business card, a tangible character connecting people, shores and even countries. By the way, Russia takes not the last place in the world by the number of unusual viaducts, striking the imagination of the audience with their greatness.

1. Picturesque bridge, Moscow

The picturesque bridge, peroxide through the Moscow River, is not accidentally considered to decorate the capital. Opened in 2007, he fully justifies its name: Like a fan, woven from huge red cables, the bridge cuts the river on the diagonal, is a truly beautiful view. On the one hand, the bridge is found with Marshal Zhukov avenue, on the other, it goes to the northwest tunnel, one of the longest in Moscow.

However, the main highlight of the bridge is a glass ellipsoid, which is soaring in the air, like a flying plate. Initially, this capsule was to become a restaurant, but the idea remained unrealized due to the impossibility of communications here. Therefore, the gigantic ellipse was decided to re-equip the registry office, connecting the fate of lovers at an altitude of 100 m above the Earth. The opening of the "Heavenly Office" is scheduled for 2016.

2. Palace Bridge, St. Petersburg

White nights and adjustable bridges - Symbols of St. Petersburg. However, if the first can be enjoyed solely in the summer, then nothing prevents you from seeing the Palace Bridge, which is revealed every night. It should be noted that for the information and breeding of the span, it takes only three minutes, despite the fact that each lifting part weighs at least 700 tons.

During festive events, divorced parts are used as a screen for displaying documentaries. The rest of the time the most "postcard" Bridge of St. Petersburg, connecting the Admiralty Island and the Arrow of the Vasilyevsky Island, collects couples, tourists and ordinary citizens near himself.

3. Amur Bridge, Khabarovsk

Amur bridge - an example of amazing resistance. He endured all the trials prepared by his fate. Among them were, including the First World and Civil War.

The construction of the "Amur Miracle" at the beginning of the twentieth century was the final stage in creating the longest road in the world - the Trans-Siberian highway. It is no coincidence that in 1908 the project of the bridge received a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris, and at the time of construction and was recognized as the longest bridge in Old Light, Asia and Africa (2600 m). Today, he is considered a unlawful symbol of Khabarovsk, as well as the pride of Russia. Its image can be seen at the 5000th bill of Russia.

4. Rope bridge, Nizhny Novgorod

Observe the beauty of the Volga on the height of a bird's-friendly in Nizhny Novgorod. It is here that the rope bridge (cable car) serves as a crossing from Nizhny Novgorod to Bor (Nizhny Novgorod satellite city) is built here. Built with the use of French technologies, it is considered one of the most eco-friendly and economical in the country. For 90 rubles. You will not only save time, avoiding traffic jams, but also you can admire the picturesque landscape. The cable bridge enjoys the constant popularity of citizens and tourists hunting for panoramic views.

5. Russian Bridge, Vladivostok

The Russian Bridge is one of the most ambitious projects in Russia. Built in 2012 as part of the preparation for the APEC summit, he became the only expensive joining the Nazimov Peninsula with Russian Island, where only ferries were used earlier for transport messages.

At the time of construction, he was recognized as the largest guy bridge in the world. The Russian giant boasts a record at the height of the pilots (about 320 m) and the longest span in the world (1104 m), which makes the pearl of the Eastern Bosphorus by the place of attraction of foreign tourists. So, according to TripAdvisor, the bridge entered the top ten most interesting tourist destinations of Russia, and National Geographic included Vladivostok in the top 10 cities with the most picturesque view of the sea.

6. Dancing Bridge, Volgograd

If you do not surprise anyone a dancing home in Europe, then the dancing bridge in Volgograd is still ready to hook for the living. In any case, in 2010, the news that he would delete to dance, simply agitated by the Russian Internet Community. A roller about how to cross through the Volga swings vertically in the beat of the wind, was actively discussed in blogs and on the forums. The experts did not find out what the active dance passes were provoked, whose amplitude reached 1 m, but for several days the traffic was suspended for several days. After the damage of the supports were excluded, the bridge earned again as usual, and in 2011, dampers were installed - special devices for cleaning excess vibrations.

7. "Millennium", Kazan

"MOEELLYK" in translation from Tatar means "Millennium". That is why the bridge, built to the 1000th anniversary of Kazan, decorates the gigantic letter "M", beautifully illuminating the water surface of the Kazanov River and nearby streets of the night city.

The design of the M-shaped bridge is unique in its own: to create an anniversary project, both guys and beam systems were used simultaneously. Although the guy bridge can be considered only nominally, since with the existing sizes of the spans, the technologically, such a design is not needed at all and is used only as a decorative element. However, this does not prevent the "millennial" miracle to be considered the highest bridge in Kazan. At the same time, it is provided not only for motorists, but also pedestrians for which an isolated sidewalk has been created, guaranteeing the safety of walks.

8. Skybridge, Sochi

Crying horror and complete delight can be experienced on the pedestrian bridge "Skybridge", located in Sochi "Skhapark" (center of extreme adventure). A walk along this very long in the world of the suspension bridge (435 m) spread over the Mzmitt River will become for any real test.

An unusual suspension road is located above the Ahshtyra Gorge (200 m down), whose picturesque species pay off all the experiences and fears. And if the height does not scare you, then you can also rinse your nerves on local attractions, making jumps from a height of 69 or 207 m. For those who have not yet been ready to dive your head into the abyss, there are observation platforms. Despite the apparent strollers of structures, the bridge is absolutely safe and able to withstand the colossal loads from the hurricane wind to the earthquake. It is no coincidence that only preparation for its construction took the whole three years. You can get to the adventure park on a free shuttle service that leaves from the Troubleshooting stop, or on the city bus No. 131.

9. Presidential Bridge, Ulyanovsk

Approaching Ulyanovsk, the beauty of the Volga diffuses to four tens of kilometers wide. Therefore, it is not to be surprised that the Presidential Bridge was built in Ulyanovsk - one of the largest river bridges in Europe and the longest in Russia. Its length along with approaches is almost 13 km (the length of only the bridge is 5.8 km).

Despite some provinciality, the presidential bridge has similarities with the "Golden Gate" in San Francisco. A reminder of the California Pearl is the design of the first support, which is surprisingly similar to the American prototype.

10. "Bagration", Moscow

Watch the Moscow-River, listen to sincere conversations, sitting on a bench, or just think about her, breathing in the tart of hot coffee, - all this can be done on "Bagration", the first trading and pedestrian bridge of the capital.

There are no squall winds here - the bridge is reliably covered by the weatherless shield. It has two levels: panoramic windows are installed on the lower transition, on the top there is an observation deck, which is popular with tourists, lovers, as well as fans of Selfie and connoisseurs of urban landscapes of the Center "Moscow City". On both tiers of the bridge there are shops, a cafe and even a travel agency with a beauty salon, so you can become a happy winner of a voucher for two or trendy haircuts.

Oddly enough, the idea of \u200b\u200bturning the bridge to the shopping center is not Nova. The creators of only embodied the medieval concept of bridge buildings, when the crossing through the river was served simultaneously and the entrance to the city, and the meeting place of commercial people with his buyer. Visit "Bagration", woven from glass and concrete, can be from 7 am to 12 nights.

11. Bugrinsky Bridge, Novosibirsk

According to the grace of lines, he reminds scenic in Moscow. And although the Siberian giant does not have a "flying" registry office, from a technological point of view, he has no equal in the country: the bridge surrounds 156 VANT, fixed on a record-wide 380-meter arch, recognized by the largest not only in Russia, but also in the CIS. By the way, the ceremony of the solemn discovery in 2014 was held with the personal participation of the President of Russia.

This suspension bridge was built back in 1938 and became part of the Garden Ring along with another bridge. Then he got into the seisters of the bridges of Europe, whose river spills were the longest. The Crimean is 168 meters. This name was received because in its place during the raids of the Crimean Tatars in Moscow there was a brod. There are nomads on it and drove through the river. Currently, the bridge is open and for cars, and for pedestrians. The center of the structure offers an excellent view of the attractions of the capital.

The bridge connects between Bressenev and Prechistenian embankments. There is always a large number of tourists here, because it overlooks the Church of Christ the Savior. In general, the bridge was made in a traditional style, reminds of Moscow of the XIX century. Almost immediately after its discovery in 2004, the "Love Castles" began to appear on the fences, which were taken to fasten the marriage. It is also known that from 2008 to 2011, the ex-president of Russia Dmitry Medvedev recorded New Year's appeals to the Russians in the Patriarch Bridge.

This pedestrian bridge is included in the well-known Moscow-City complex. It was opened on the 850th anniversary of the capital. Bagration is a two-level structure made in a futuristic style. The first level is a long, fully glazed gallery, and the second level is glazed only in part, since an open observation deck is located at the top. Bagration Bridge is considered simultaneously a shopping complex, because both levels are open shops, restaurants, cafes and other institutions. In 2004, on the first floor of the building, which ended the bridge from the Krasnopresnenskaya embankment, the sculpture of Ernst Unknown "Tree of Life" was established.

The bridge, which connects the park of Silver Bor and the Krylatskoye Park, can be considered truly avant-garde. It crosses the river under an acute angle, and not perpendicularly. From above it frams a bright arch of coral color. Upstairs there is an observation deck where you can climb the elevator or the stairs. It was planned that in this very high point of the bridge, the restaurant will open, but the idea has not been embodied. It is said that the reason was the impossibility of bringing all the necessary communications to the site. Now Muscovites are waiting when the registry office will earn on the bridge.

Today is the oldest bridge in Moscow. His story began during the reign of Empress Catherine II. According to her order, the aqueduct (and if we translate into Russian, the "water pipe") began to build in 1780. Complete construction managed only after 24 years. Because of the huge costs for the 18th century, which went to this construction, the aqueduct began to be called a millionth bridge. But thanks to him, the center of the capital began to successfully equipped with water from the north of the city. Today the bridge is completely renovated and open for pedestrian walks.

The basis of this pedestrian bridge was the main Arch of the former Andreevsky Bridge. Builders even retain a sign with the arch of the arch at the entrance, from the side of the Pushkinskaya embankment. On the other hand, this bridge rests on the Frunzen embankment. Externally, the construction looks like a wide long corridor with a glass roof. Go to the other side of the river can be inside and outside. The bridge also has an observation deck with free binoculars.

This fully glazed pedestrian bridge was built in 2001. In his foundation there is an arch from the old railway Krasnoluzhsky bridge, whose history was carried out from the beginning of the 20th century. The current name bridge received relatively recently - 10 years ago. Outside the glass is equipped with viewing balconies with a great view of the surrounding area. Inside the same large number of shops and cafes. With this bridge, by the way, it is associated with the achievement of a world record for kisses at the bridges: in February 2002, 2226 people were also kissed on it.