Top 10 impressive bridges

Top 10 impressive bridges in Europe and the USA visited by us. Here are some interesting details about each of them:

1. Golden Gate, San Francisco, SUA: 
⦁ It is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco and the entire America. 
⦁ Its construction lasted about four years and was completed in 1937. 
⦁ It bears the name of the strait it spans and was considered the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its inauguration.

2. Tower Bridge, London, UK: 
⦁ It is one of the most famous bridges in the world, known for its distinctive design with two towers. 
⦁ It opened in 1894 and is a bascule bridge, allowing taller ships to pass underneath. 
⦁ Every day, it raises an average of six times to allow the passage of vessels.

3. Rialto, Venice, Italy: 
⦁ It is the oldest bridge in Venice and one of the most famous landmarks of the city. 
⦁ It was initially built of wood but was rebuilt in stone in the 16th century. 
⦁ Over time, Rialto has been an important commercial and financial center for Venice, housing numerous shops and banks.

4. Alte Brücke, Heidelberg, Germany: 
⦁ It is one of the oldest pedestrian bridges in Germany.
⦁ It is built in the Baroque style and features eight horseshoe-shaped arches supported by nine stone pillars. 
⦁ It offers a wonderful view of Heidelberg Castle rising on the hills behind the city.

5. Hohenzollernbrücke, Cologne, Germany: 
⦁ It is known for the tradition of love locks, where couples fix padlocks with love messages on the bridge's railings and then throw the keys into the Rhine. 
⦁ Its metal architecture and four massive towers are spectacularly illuminated at night, creating an impressive and romantic view of the bridge spanning the River Rhine. 
⦁ It is one of the busiest railway crossing routes in Europe, with an average daily traffic of over 1,200 trains.

6. Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy: 
⦁ It is a medieval bridge over the Arno River and is known for its jewelry and art shops. 
⦁ It is unique due to its covered galleries, which are suspended above the water and house merchants. 
⦁ It was the only bridge in Florence to survive the bombings of World War II, thanks to Hitler's order.

7. Bastei Bridge, Saxon Switzerland, Germany: 
⦁ Built on rocks above the Elbe Canyon, it offers a spectacular panorama of the natural landscape of the Saxon Swiss National Park and the Elbe River. 
⦁ Is a beautiful place to visit any time of year. In the winter, the snow-covered landscape creates a magical scene. 
⦁ Its distinctive architecture and strategic positioning make the bridge a landmark for those visiting the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

8. Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France: 
⦁ An ornamental bridge with elegant lampposts and sculptures, spanning the River Seine and offering spectacular views of Paris. 
⦁ It is decorated with sculptures, statues, and bronze ornaments, being a remarkable example of Art Nouveau style. 
⦁ It was inaugurated in 1900, during the Universal Exhibition, and is named after the Tsar of Russia, Alexander III.

9. Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, USA: 
⦁ One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world, with an impressive history and remarkable architecture. 
⦁ It opened in 1883 and was a symbol of the ingenuity and engineering innovation of its time.
⦁ It offers impressive views of Manhattan and the financial district of New York City.

10. Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy: 
⦁ It is a historic bridge in Rome, Italy, initially built in 134 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. 
⦁ It is admired for its remarkable architecture and for the six angel statues that flank the entrances on both sides of the bridge. 
⦁ It is adorned with angelic statues sculpted in the Baroque style, adding an impressive aspect to the bridge and the surrounding urban landscape.