A bridge is just a handy way to get you from point A to point B without having to swim, right? In essence, yes, but bridges can be so much more than that. They can serve as functional artworks, dividing the landscape, dominating the skyline, forming a monumental connection in a broken scenery. Think I’m exaggerating and bridges are nothing to wax lyrical about? Just have a look at these photos of some of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering, architecture and urban development.
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The Tay Rail Bridge is the second of its name; the first bridge sadly collapsed during a storm in 1879, killing dozens of train passengers.
The Tay Rail Bridge is the second of its name; the first bridge sadly collapsed during a storm in 1879, killing dozens of train passengers. Read less
Lightning strikes behind the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina.
Lightning strikes behind the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina. Read less
by Mike Powers
The Ponte 25 de Abril in Lisbon often reminds people of the Golden Gate Bridge, although there is no immediate connection.
The Ponte 25 de Abril in Lisbon often reminds people of the Golden Gate Bridge, although there is no immediate connection. Read less
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The iconic Millennium Bridge in London completely disappears into the fog on a chilly morning.
The iconic Millennium Bridge in London completely disappears into the fog on a chilly morning. Read less
by Steve Meddle
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is easy to recognise thanks to its monumental arch, which earned it the nickname ‘The Coathanger’.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is easy to recognise thanks to its monumental arch, which earned it the nickname ‘The Coathanger’. Read less
by Mohd Ezairi
Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, is one of the USA’s oldest bridges.
Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, is one of the USA’s oldest bridges. Read less
San Francisco Bay Bridge doesn’t get nearly as much attention as its brother at the mouth of the bay, but it’s almost as pretty.
San Francisco Bay Bridge doesn’t get nearly as much attention as its brother at the mouth of the bay, but it’s almost as pretty. Read less
by David Perry
The Tasman Bridge near Hobart, Australia, crosses the Derwent River.
The Tasman Bridge near Hobart, Australia, crosses the Derwent River. Read less
The Oresund Bridge connects Sweden and Denmark, and is so iconic that it inspired an entire television series.
The Oresund Bridge connects Sweden and Denmark, and is so iconic that it inspired an entire television series. Read less
The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is the longest bridge in Europe, spanning an incredible 12.3 kilometres.
The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is the longest bridge in Europe, spanning an incredible 12.3 kilometres. Read less
by Alex Baxter
The Uddevalla Bridge is held up by cables suspended from two 149-metre-high pylons.
The Uddevalla Bridge is held up by cables suspended from two 149-metre-high pylons. Read less
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan has the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan has the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world. Read less
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Tower Bridge in London is one of the world’s most famous bridges and a popular tourist attraction.
Tower Bridge in London is one of the world’s most famous bridges and a popular tourist attraction. Read less
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