The highest, the longest and most spectacular - these bridges demonstrate the infinity of engineering!
Chengyang Bridge, China
Chengyang Bridge is sometimes called "The Bridge of rain and wind." This bridge in Guangxi province, which stretches over the river Linxi, hidden among the mountain landscapes and rice fields. It was built in 1916, the people of Dong - Chinese ethnic minority. In total, there are five pagodas with individual verandas and pergolas. Traditional Chinese architecture gives it a unique view of the bridge, but the most amazing thing in the building that when its construction was not used a single nail!
Rolling Bridge, England
This is a unique bridge in the London district of Paddington. Every Friday, a giant octagonal wheel spins and turns into a pedestrian bridge over a small canal. Then, during the day it rolled back to the original shape, hiding from the eyes of passers-by until the next Friday. In the construction of the bridge constructed in 2004 year, the special hydraulic system was used.
Millennium Bridge, England
Grand opening of the bridge over the River Tyne in Gateshead was held in 2004 with participation of the Queen. It is unique in that it is the only bridge in the world, which can be tilted from side to side! When it is tilted to one side, it becomes a convenient bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, and when it is tilted to the other, then it is formed under the arch, through which the river can pass judgment. For species that bridge primate whenever changes position, it earned the nickname "winking eye". The bridge was awarded a great many architectural awards.
Moses Bridge, Netherlands
Interrupt from admiring the wonders of engineering scale to something more modest in size, but not less impressive. its name was in honor of the bridge that, like the biblical hero, This wonderful design was coined during the reconstruction of the Dutch fort of the 17th century. To give an opportunity to the tourists to go inside the fortress surrounded by a channel, but it does not violate its historic appearance, the architects built a "disguised" bridge, most of which is located below the water level. This creates the illusion that people moving across the moat, go straight into the water. The bridge is made of wood, and completely waterproof, so do not worry: you do not dip a foot.
Helix Bridge, Singapore
The design of this bridge across the Singapore River, is in the style of the DNA molecule. Opened in the year 2012, Helix bridge is made, for the most part of steel. At night, LED lamps emphasize its unique shape.
Heavenly Bridge Langkawi, Malaysia
To get the bridge is possible only with the help of cable cars. The bridge is 120 meters long stretches over the mountain Gunung Matchingang at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level. It offers incredible views of the mountains and rain forests of Malaysian island.
Drawbridge, Slauerhoff, Netherlands
It is situated the Dutch city of Leeuwarden. Since the Netherlands runs a large number of rivers, and the movement of water formed by motor boats and other vessels, virtually the same animated, as well as road traffic, the need to bridge in the country, able to move up and down at high speed, not to obstruct the movement is too long . Notably the very form of the bridge: from afar it is very similar to an industrial robot arm.
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is one of the major works of engineering art in Japan, this bridge holds the record as the longest suspension bridge of the world; it is almost four kilometers, connecting Kobe with Awaji Island. The length of the steel cable stretched along the bridge, for a total of 300 thousand kilometers - this would be enough for you to wrap the earth in a circle 7.5 times!
Millau Viaduct, France
This bridge is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest in the world. At the height it reaches 341 meters - it's taller than the Eiffel Tower and only slightly above the Empire State Building in New York. "New York Times" declared the bridge "a triumph of engineering", and on the BBC channel, called it "one of the major engineering wonders of the 21st century." The grand opening of the bridge, with the participation of President Jacques Chirac took place in 2004. Bridge stretches over the valley of the river Tarn near the town of Millau. Drivers traveling on the bridge, open the most stunning views of France, and from time to time, here comes the chance to ride just above the clouds!
Ponte Vecchio, Italy
Medieval bridge that crosses the Arno River in Florence. It is famous for the fact that most real crowded houses along both its sides, some of which literally hanging over the water. Originally it housed shops and butchers. In the 16th century they were replaced by the forge, as the result of the butchers was a lot of waste. Ponte Vecchio - the only bridge of Florence, which was not damaged during the Second World War.
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