It’s been a rough couple of weeks.
We could all use an escape.
So let’s go on a journey and take a look at some of the world’s most beautiful bridges.
A thread. 🧵
We could all use an escape.
So let’s go on a journey and take a look at some of the world’s most beautiful bridges.
A thread. 🧵
This is the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy.
Built in the 12th century, it is the city’s oldest bridge, and had to be rebuilt several times.
The current bridge was built in the 1500s and is made out of stone.
Built in the 12th century, it is the city’s oldest bridge, and had to be rebuilt several times.
The current bridge was built in the 1500s and is made out of stone.
Built in 2013, the Dragon Bridge in Vietnam spans 2,185 feet.
Not only does the steel decorative dragon have thousands of LED lights – it also breathes fire.
Not only does the steel decorative dragon have thousands of LED lights – it also breathes fire.
Located in Brazil, the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge was completed in 2002.
Spanning 3,900 feet, its distinct silhouette has made it a landmark in the country.
Spanning 3,900 feet, its distinct silhouette has made it a landmark in the country.
This is the Helix Bridge in Singapore.
Its design is inspired by the double helix model of DNA, and is completed with colorful lights and canopies.
Its design is inspired by the double helix model of DNA, and is completed with colorful lights and canopies.
The Szechenyi Bridge was built in 1849 in Budapest, Hungary.
Connecting the east and west sides of Budapest, it was regarded as one of the modern world’s engineering wonders at the time of its completion.
Connecting the east and west sides of Budapest, it was regarded as one of the modern world’s engineering wonders at the time of its completion.
Completed in 1937, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
It was named one of the Modern Wonders of the Art World.
It was named one of the Modern Wonders of the Art World.
The Charles Bridge in Prague was completed in the 1400s.
It stretches nearly 1,700 feet and is decorated with dozens of statues on both sides.
It stretches nearly 1,700 feet and is decorated with dozens of statues on both sides.
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York’s most iconic landmarks.
Today, nearly 150,000 people use the bridge every day.
Today, nearly 150,000 people use the bridge every day.
The Henderson Waves Bridge is Singapore’s tallest bridge.
At its highest point, it sits at just over 118 feet, and is surrounded by incredible greenery.
At its highest point, it sits at just over 118 feet, and is surrounded by incredible greenery.
Built in the 1600s, the Kintai Bridge is Japan’s most famous bridge.
The bridge was constructed without nails, and instead used interlocking pieces of wood to hold the structure together.
The bridge was constructed without nails, and instead used interlocking pieces of wood to hold the structure together.
The Khaju Bridge in Iran serves as both a bridge and a dam.
It has 23 arches that are decorated with paintings and tile work.
It has 23 arches that are decorated with paintings and tile work.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s tallest steel arch bridge, sitting at 439 feet above the water.
Next to the city’s iconic opera house, it’s one of the most integral parts of Sydney’s skyline.
Next to the city’s iconic opera house, it’s one of the most integral parts of Sydney’s skyline.
The Pont Alexandre III Bridge in Paris, France is considered to be one of the most beautiful bridges in the world.
The bridge is famous for its numerous sculptures that line its path.
The bridge is famous for its numerous sculptures that line its path.
The town of Cherranpuji, India is famous for its “root bridges.”
The area is one of the wettest environments in the world, so locals make bridges by pulling the roots of trees and twisting them so they grow in the right direction.
It’s like a fantasy novel come to life.
The area is one of the wettest environments in the world, so locals make bridges by pulling the roots of trees and twisting them so they grow in the right direction.
It’s like a fantasy novel come to life.
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