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Most Famous Bridges Around The World
« on: December 29, 2011, 05:12:41 AM »
The following are some of the most famous bridges from around the world. It is also often referred to as architectural wonders due to new construction and excellent design........
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 05:13:19 AM »
01. Magdeburg Water Bridge (Germany): Europe’s Largest Water Bridge
 
 
 
 
 This bridge links the formerly separated East and West Germany over the Elbe River, and was built as a part of the unification project. The bridge has a length of 1 km and enables river barges to avoid a cumbersome passage along the Elbe.
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 05:13:28 AM »
02. Ponte Vecchio (Italy): Oldest and Most Famous of its Kind
 
 
 
 
 The Ponte Vecchio in Florence is one of the most ancient, fully stone-built segmental arch-bridge in Italy and has duly become one of Italy’s most noted tourist spots. It was originally built of wood though was later rebuilt using stone.
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 05:13:37 AM »
03. Henderson Waves (Singapore): Most Beautiful Pedestrian Bridge
 
 
 
 This pedestrian bridge is 36 meters tall, rising 12 stories above the road. It is popular for being the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. This 300-metre bridge connects two parks, Telok Blangah Hill and Mount Faber.
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 05:13:46 AM »
04. Tower Bridge (UK): The Famous and Beautiful Victorian Bridge
 
 
 
 Tower Bridge is the most beautiful bridge and also one of the most prominent landmarks in London, Designed by Horace Jones and Wolfe Barry in 1894. This bridge has a length of 800-ft but raises in the centre to a  maximum clearance of 140-ft, allowing ships to pass down the Thames.
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 05:13:56 AM »
05. Banpo Bridge (South Korea): The Fountain Bridge
 
 
 
 
 The Banpo Bridge in Seoul got a face lift on September 9th, 2008. A 10,000-nozzle fountain was installed which runs all the way down both sides. Soon after the installation, the bridge became an enormous tourist attraction. The bridge has the capacity to pump over 190 tons of water per minute from the river below.
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2011, 05:14:15 AM »
06. Wind and Rain Bridge (China): Dong people’s bridge
 
 
 
 
 The Wind and Rain Bridge is the standing architectural form of the  minority people known as Dongs. This bridge is the largest of its kind  in Diping and also the largest in Guizhou Province, where China’s  largest Dong community lives. It spans about 50 meters in length and is a  purely wooden structure.
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07. Oliveira Bridge: World’s First X-shaped Cable-Stayed Bridge with two crossed lanes
 
 
 
 
 The Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge is constructed over the Pinheiros  River in São Paulo, Brazil. Approximately 138 metres (450-ft) in height,  the bridge links Marginal Pinheiros Freeway to Jornalista Roberto  Marinho Avenue. Its design is unique in that it has an X-shaped  supporting tower and 2 curved decks which cross each other as they pass  through the tower.
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08. Millau Bridge (France): World’s Tallest Vehicular Bridge
 
 
 
 
 This bridge towers apporximately 1,125-ft above the Tarn Valley, in southern France. To many, it is like a dream come true to drive along the Millau Bridge. The Millau Bridge is about 8,071-ft long, with the longest single span at 1,122-ft and a maximum clearance below of 886-ft. This bridge is truly an impressive sight to behold.
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09. Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China): World’s Longest Trans-Oceanic Bridge
 
 
 
 
 The longest trans-oceanic bridge in the world extends across the  Hangzhou Bay and extends to over 35.673 kilometers (22 miles) in length.  It hosts six expressway lanes in two directions. The bridge was  constructed with a view to minimize traffic congestion and shorten the  driving time between Shanghai and Ningbo.
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