Beautiful Iconic Structures Worth a Visit from Around the World

When we visit a country, we try to visit all the iconic places. Bridges are a beautiful reminder that connects two places together. Construction of any monument, gates, bridges, or any iconic architecture is a challenging and prolong process. It may take a few years to several years to perfect the construction. In the modern days, architects use 3D modeling and virtual design and construction techniques to design bridges.

Did you know the fascinating history of bridges? The structure of a bridge was inspired by Aqueducts, which were used to transport fresh water for great distances, during the medieval era. Architects often dig up aqueducts in ancient Egypt. One of the most spectacular is Golden Gate bridge in California. It is one of the world’s longest bridge spanning at 4200 feet. It is also one of the tallest suspension bridges in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is constructed with earthquake-resistant technology. This bridge has walkways, bicycling lanes, and a six-vehicle traffic lane. Cement bridges are often whitewashed with white cement to blend in a blue skyline.

The Hangzhou Bridge is the longest bridge in China with a length of 36 km across the Qiantang River. It involved a construction time of 9 years. It is also one of the most expensive bridges in the world. You can check the types of cement and order cement online. The stunning Brooklyn Bridge across the New York City Skyline. It spans a length of 1596 feet over the East River. It features a great pedestrian walkway for the walkers and the cyclists above the automobile lanes. The construction of this bridge was carried on fourteen years. Magdeburg Water bridge is a water bridge spread across the Elbe river. It is the longest navigable aqueduct in the world. It has a length of 3000 feet. It allows ships and boats to cross access the water bridge. It also has two pedestrian walkways on both the sides of the aqueduct. The Sydney Harbor bridge is one of the largest steel bridges in the world. It features a magnificent steel arch 440 feet above the water. It has a length of 3700 feet and brilliantly marks the beautiful Sydney skyline. The Strait of Bosporus connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul is the connection between Asia and Europe. The Bosporus bridge literally connects two continents spanning over a length of 4954 feet. This bridge stands out beautifully against the backdrop of the night sky. The LED lighting on the bridge’s towers and the cables on it glow in striking colors. This bridge shuttles traffic between two continents with eight lanes including one sidewalk for pedestrians. The Millau bridge in France is the tallest bridge in the world constructed at a height of 1125 feet. Spanning over the Tarn river valley, it is 8000 feet long. It has seven pillars and was opened to the public in 2004.