Thứ Sáu, 10 tháng 1, 2014

THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING BRIDGES

1- The Rolling Bridge

This bridge is known for curling and changing is form. People describe this one also as “curling” but its name is “rolling”. You can found it in part of the Grand Union Canal, London. Find a video of its curling here
2-  Gateshead Millennium Bridg
This brigde is known as the “Blinking Eye Bridge” or “Winking Eye Brigde” and crosses the River Tyne, England. Besides its architecture there’s another thing very interesting about this bridge: you can watch it moving here
3- Infinity Bridge

This one is absolutely stunning not just for its desing but it has a special feature: illumination and reflection. While you walk you can notice the lights change, watch it here. It’s located in England, River Tyne.
4-  Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Brigde it’s beautiful. The whole world knows this one for its beauty and greatness.
5- Millau Viaduct

The world’s highest brigde (vehicular) with an height of 343 metres (1,125 ft). Besides, it’s beautiful. Tran Valley, France.
6 - Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge

The world’s longest brigde. It’s a 164 km (102 mi) brigde on China. It may be not as beautiful as the other ones but it took 4 years to build it.
7-  High Line

I don’t know about you but I think this one is absolutely incredible: the New York linear park. You can find the whole story about this brigde and what it was before this park here.
8- Henderson Waves Brigde

Skaters, tourists…everyone loves this bridge. On Singapore, it does a wonderful effect that everyone loves.  You can also find some videos like this one here of people traveling in this bridge.
9 - Aiola Island Bridge

I can’t say too much about this bridge…there’s no words: it’s stunning. It allows you to cross the Mur River, Austria. It also has a sunbathing area, a trendy bar and a coffee house.
10 – Magdeburg Water Bridge 

Located in Germany it’s a navigable aqueduct water bridge.
11- Vasco da Gama Brigde

Located in my hometown Lisbon, Portugal. It may not be the longest…or highest..but I love my country and I think it’s beautiful. Don’t you dare say the opposite.
12 – Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge

You can find this one in São Paulo, Brazil. Its desing remind me an “x”. It’s unique by its form and because it’s the only bridge in the world that has two curved tracks supported by this single mast.
13 –  Banpo Fountain Bridge.

There’s not much too say…look at this bridge. It’s amazing! Find it in South Korea. You can also watch this video of it.

14 – Rewa Rewa Bridge

Located in New Zealand, it’s the most amazing little brigde in the world. It has unconventional architecture and it evokes the “sense of wind as a metaphor for the enduring spirit of the dead buried around the Rewa Rewa” (wikipedia). Besides, it’s perfectly situated: if you look in certain angles it appears to lead diretly to the montain.
15 – Royal Gorge Bridge

In Colorado, United States. This bridge is amazing! I dream about jumping from it! (not forgeting my parachute, of course)
16 – Tower Bridge

Everyone knows this one, right? The Tower Bidge (London, England) was opened on June 30, 1894…old, right?
17 – Nanpu Bridge (next to the Yangpu Bridge)

Located in Shanghain, China. There’s no words…it’s stunning
18 – The Helix Bridge

This beautiful bridge in Singapore. Explore it here
19 – Khaju Bridge

From Iran, this bridge has remarkable views and it has built around 1650!
20 – Vecchio Bridge

With a name like this it’s obvious: located in Italy; The Vecchion (“Old”) Bridge is a medieval one – In Florence. Today it’s a shopping center.
21 – Langkawi Sky Bridge


This one is suspense by one single mast. It’s located in the archipelago of Langkawi. Are you brave enough to cross it? If you don’t mind falling 125 metre down to the floor…but at least the view is gorgeous.
22 – Chengyang Bridge -  The Wind and Rain Bridge

Located in Sanjian Country, China. It’s a combination of bridge, corridor, veranda and Chinese pavilion. Beautiful!

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