TOP 10 World’s Most Beautiful Modern Bridges 2016 || Most Beautiful Modern Bridges 2016

Описание: Top 10 World’s Most Beautiful Modern Bridges-

10 Bridge to Nowhere, Norway-

As you approach this bridge you may think it leads you nowhere, but into the sea. Only when you get to the edge of this bridge do you realize you are above the sea. Bridge to Nowhere is the continuation of the Atlantic midway through Norway. The length of this unusual bridge, that resembles a viaduct from a cartoon, is 8 km. The best time to take a ride on it is during a storm because you’ll have the opportunity to see enormous waves breaking on the rocks.

9.The Old Bridge, Italy-

Although it isn’t a modern miracle, this bridge still takes your breath away. It was built in the Middle Ages over the river Arno in Florence. This unusual bridge used to consist of butchers, and today it is consisted mainly from jewelry and art and souvenir shops. It was first mentioned in the books in 996. It is made of three arches: the central which has a 38 m span, and two side arches with a 27 m span.

8.Sky Bridge, Malaysia-

Sky Bridge really looks like a bridge connecting two clouds, not two shores. It is 125 m long, and is placed 700 m above the sea on the island in the Langkawi archipelago in Kedah. It can be approached by lifts, and it is made only for pedestrians. It offers a magnificent view of the Andaman Sea and a Thai island Tarutao. But the time of visiting this marvelous bridge must be carefully picked. When in storm it must not be approached.

7.Tianjin Eye Bridge, China-

This construction looks more like a huge carousel, than like a bridge. This enormous wheel, 110 m in diameter, lifts people 120 m up above the river Hai. This is the only wheel of this kind built on the bridge. It was opened for the visitors in 2008. The wheel contains 48 cabins, each of which can take 8 passengers for a crazy 30 min ride.

6.Henderson Wave Bridge, Singapore-

This bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. Its height is 36 m and 12 floors above the road. This giant among the bridges links the parks: Mount Faber and Telok Blangah Hill Park. Its wavy forms were built from seven curved steel ribs, and decorated with LED lights, so this bridge draws attention, not only by its shape, but also by its beautiful lightning.

5.Falkirk Wheel Bridge, Scotland-

Falkirk Wheel Bridge returned the possibility of sailing to the Forth, Clyde and Union canals. This unusual construction is a rotating elevator for the boats. It connects the mentioned canals which used to be connected by 11 dams, which were out of order since the 1930s-when they were buried underground. Its unusual shape makes it a great tourist attraction.

4.Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Newcastle-

Another breathtaking masterpiece is certainly Gateshead Millennium Bridge which lies above the River Tyne and connects the towns Gateshead and Newcastle. Not only is it practical because of its cycling and pedestrian paths, but it’s also a great tourist attraction. The ex British prime minister Tony Blair once stated this bridge was the most beautiful bridge in the world.

3.Aiola Bridge, Graz-

This magnificent bridge looks as a giant knot placed in the middle of the river Mur in Graz Austria. Its central part with a sunbathing area, a bar and a café where you can sit and relax as if you were on a sunny island, is what makes it unique. The bridge was built in 2003 by a New York artist Vito Acconci.

2.Banpo Bridge, Seoul-

A marvelous bridge in Seoul was built in 1982 in the city centre, above the river Han.When the level of water rises, the lower platform is flooded and closed.This bridge is both a pedestrian and a cycling path. What makes it special is a large number of water pumps (38). Besides pumps, on each side of the bridge there are sprinklers which spray 190 tons of water per minute, so the bridge looks as an enormous fountain.

1.Magdeburg Water Bridge-

This bridge connects the Elbe-Havel Canal and the Mittellandkanal, and it’s on the river Elbe.This bridge is the biggest aqueduct (a bridge-shaped canal) in the world. It’s 928 m long and 34 m wide. Ships can go over it, and there is a pedestrian area too. Its building started in 1930 but it was stopped because of the World War II. In 1997 its constructing was continued, and it was opened in 2003.68 000 m3 of concrete and 24 000 tons of steel were used for the construction.
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