By Neha Yadav
Published Oct 05, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 famous bridges in the world

Roads and bridges have been a great attraction for tourists when they travel to a new place

Here are some of the famous bridges in the world that are popular for their wonderful architecture

Golden Gate Bridge

This bridge is situated between San Francisco and Marin County in California. It is a long suspension bridge that was built over seven years and is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world

London Tower Bridge

Built in London in 1886, the Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic structures in the world. It is built with a combination of static suspension and movable elements connecting two parallel towers

Rialto Bridge

This stone bridge is built on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is considered to be one of the most visited places in Venice

Brooklyn Bridge

This suspension bridge is located in New York city. It was built between 1869 and 1883 and is hailed as one of the oldest surviving bridges in the US

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio literally means 'old bridge'. It is built over Arno River in Florence, Italy. It is popular for shops and stores in house-like structures built on the bridge