8. Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
Charles Bridge, a stone Gothic bridge over the Vltava river, is one of the famous tourist attractions in Prague. The bridge has a width of 10Â metres and is 621 metres long, connecting the Old Town to the Lesser Town. It also features 30 baroque-style statues that were first installed around 1700. The statues have been replaced by replicas now while the original statues are put on display in a museum. The bridge also offers a breathtaking view of the fully lit Prague Castle, against the backdrop of a wonderful evening sky.
9. Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Gateshead, England
A pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the River Tyne in Gateshead, England, Gateshead Millenium Bridge is first and the only tilting bridge in the world currently. Due to its shape and its tilting method, it is also known as ‘Winking Eye Bridge’ or ‘Blinking Eye Bridge’. Since it was opened to the public in September 2001, it has bagged many awards for its unique design and architecture.
10. Nanpu Bridge: Shanghai, China
One of the main bridges in Shanghai, as well as one of the city’s most popular attractions, is the Nanpu Bridge built across the Huangpu River. A unique and innovative spiral design is used here which helps in reducing the gradient of the approach to the bridge. It has a main span of around 428 metres and was opened to the public in 1991.
11. Golden Bridge, Vietnam
This curved Golden Bridge at the Ba Na Hill Mountain Resorts near Da Nang is designed such that it appears to be held up by two giant hands. The bridge is 150-metre long and 5 metres wide. It is a pedestrian bridge standing strong with the help of simple steel supports, while the hands are just part of the decoration. The deck of this fascinating bridge is made of timber while the giant hands are constructed from fiberglass and wire mesh positioned around steel supports.
12. Zhangjiajie glass bridge, China
Zhangjiajie glass bridge is the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge that offers a breathtaking view of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. The 430 metres long and 6 metres wide bridge, that is suspended about 300 metres above the ground can hold a whopping 800 people at a time. People can also indulge in activities like bungee jumping and zip-lining here. Walking on this bridge can be one of the most thrilling experiences of your life and it is thus, one of the most popular tourist attractions in China.
13. Helix Bridge, Singapore
A bridge connecting the Marina Centre to the Marina South in Singapore, the Helix Bridge is as the name suggests, a helix-shaped pedestrian bridge that was opened in July 2010. Canopies are installed at different parts along the inner spiral of the bridge, to provide shade to the visitors. The bridge also consists of various viewing points along the length of the bridge from where the pedestrians can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Singapore skyline.
14. Pythonbrug Bridge
Built in 2001, this 300-feet long bridge is one of the most spectacular and astonishing bridges one can ever come across. Also known as the High Bridge, this bridge is built across the canal between Sporenburg and Borneo Island in Amsterdam. The bridge is famous for its peculiar structure and has over the years, managed to draw a lot of attention just with its unique looks.
Final Words
Thus, these spectacular bridges are thus, some of the best and the most attractive constructions the world has ever seen. Apart from being accessed to travel across the river, they have also managed to attract tourists with their beauty and magnificence. Do you know any other Bridges that are just as brilliant and wonderful? Let us know in the comments below.
