Architecture provides a wide and varied look at how buildings are created all over the world. If not for architecture, how else could we enjoy sights such as Buckingham Palace or the Taj Mahl?
But structural beauty isn’t just related to buildings.
Check out the five best bridges in the world to see a wide variety when it comes to how they were built. Does one in your city make the list?
1. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California
Everyone all over the United States knows of the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. While the design might seem plain in comparison to other bridges today, it features a look back at what industrial era creations look like.
Besides being a popular attraction to see, it bridges the gap between other parts of the Bay Area and the city, allowing people to get to work or escape to the country as often as they’d like.
2. The Pearl Bridge in Kobe-Naruto, Japan
Are you looking for something a little flashy and shiny? Known as the world’s largest suspension bridge, the Pearl Bridge is a sight many tourists travel to see when in Japan.
Beautifully lit up at night, this bridge even survived an earthquake that occurred in 1995 without a scratch.
If you want a bridge that’s equally as sturdy, consider the benefit of pipe bridges. Perhaps they aren’t as eye-catching as this, but they’ll stand the test of time.
3. The Confederation Bridge in Prince Edward Island, Canada
For beautiful infrastructure that is minimal yet strong and sturdy in design, the Confederation Bridge on Prince Edward Island takes first prize. Stretching over eight miles, the bridge connects to New Brunswick.
If you visit this area, you’ll be enchanted by more than the bridge: Anne of Green Gables and several fabulous restaurants call Prince Edward Island home, too.
4. Captain William Moore Bridge in Alaska
Alaska is already known for the natural beauty that spreads around the state. The Captin William Moore bridge has only one end that’s anchored, making this a unique spectacle while keeping the bridge doesn’t move.
This shouldn’t sound difficult, except the bridge is near an active earthquake fault. Still standing at over 40 years old, this is a bridge worth seeing, if nothing else, to appreciate the unadulterated beauty the state has to offer.
5. Rakotz Bridge in Germany
If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to cross a bridge that appears to be an optical illusion, you won’t want to miss the Rakotz Bridge in Germany. A bridge over water, this appears to make a circle that seems to never end.
The fact that it’s in Europe gives it a quaint and almost fairy-tale quality. It was built in 1860 by a knight, and the bridge still remains strong (and an attraction) today.
Discover More on the Best Bridges in the World
If you’ve always wanted to know more about the best bridges in the world, this gives you a helpful list to check out throughout your travels.
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