World's Most Spectacular Bridges

There are thousands of bridges dotting the landscapes around the world, spanning chasms, rivers and bays. Some of these structures aren't just ordinary elements of infrastructure, but are true architectural masterpieces that serve as monuments to their creator's ingenuity.

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© Flickr / Andrew Sutherland

Kurilpa Bridge over the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia.

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© Photo : Wikipedia/Cornelius Bechtler

Đurđevića Tara Bridge over the river Tara near the city of Žabljak, Montenegro.

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© Flickr / Jeffery Goh

The Helix Bridge in Singapore.

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© Flickr / jean-marc

The Pont Alexandre III bridge over the river Seine in Paris.

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© Flickr / Michael Delaney

The High Bridge, also known as the Python Bridge, in Amsterdam.

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© Flickr / Picolo P

Allāhverdi Khan Bridge, also known as Si-o-se Pol (the bridge of thirty-three spans) over the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran.

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© Flickr / Emanuele

The Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct over the Gardon River in France.

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© Flickr / hto2008

The Hangzhou Bay Bridge in China.

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© Photo : Wikipedia/GameOfLight

A bridge leading to the Las Lajas Sanctuary basilica in Colombia.

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© Flickr / yeowatzup

Henderson Wave, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore.

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© Flickr / Anja Disseldorp

Chengyang Bridge, also known as Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, in China.

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© Flickr / Sven Seiler

The Rialto Bridge in Venice.

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Banpo Bridge over the Han River in Seoul.

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© Flickr / Michael Matti

A bridge across the Multnomah Falls in Oregon.

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© Photo : Wikipedia/Kabelleger / David Gubler

Landwasser Viaduct, a railway bridge over the Landwasser River in Switzerland.

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© Flickr / Kimon Berlin

Lupu Bridge over the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China.

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© Flickr / Dave Straven

Tower Bridge in London.