The original chain bridge was built in 1839–1841 and served until 1898. The current stone bridge was built in 1898–1901 on the initiative of businessman Vojtěch Lanna, according to the project of architect Antonín Balšánek and engineer Jiří Soukup. The bridge consists of nine very flat arches of varying span; above Strělecký ostrov is a […]
Iconic, historic and magnificent, Scotland’s Forth Bridges are a wonder of the modern world and one of Scotland’s most recognisable locations. Towering side by side over the Firth of Forth, these structures represent the pinnacle of engineering across three centuries. The oldest of the bridges, The Forth Bridge, is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage
Grunwaldzki Bridge in Wrocław, Odra River – a suspension bridge over the Odra River, with a riveted steel structure. The load-bearing elements are supported on pylons made of clinker bricks and faced with granite, about 20 m high. Built in 1908–1910, the bridge was built as part of the construction of a new route (current
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The Pulteney Bridge, an arched bridge that spans the River Avon, is one of the most inspiring and beautiful sights in Bath, England. It is one of the few bridges in the world with shops and restaurants on both sides of the span. The Italian style bridge was designed by Scottish architect Robert Adam. History
The Father Bernatek pedestrian and bicycle bridge is a peculiar place in Podgórze, although it has not been here for long. It was established in 2010 in the place of the former Podgórski Bridge. Its name comes from the monk Laetus Bernatka, the main initiator of the construction of the Bonifrat hospital in Krakow. Looking
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The Izmit Bay Bridge is located in Turkey, at the eastern end of the Sea of Marmara and approximately 50 kiliometers from Istanbul. It connects Istanbul with the southeastern coast of the Sea of Marmara, and thus the travel time is reduced significantly between the city and other such destinations in Turkey. The bridge along
The oldest architectural landmark in London, connecting the districts of Westminster and Lambeth, has been adorning the capital for more than 150 years and serves as a source of inspiration for many. It is here that the poet William Wordsworth once wrote his sonnet, and today there is a plaque with his lines on the
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Hoga Kusten Bridge is one of the best traveling experiences you may cherish while roaming across Sweden. Situated at the eastern coasts of Sweden, it witnesses beautiful sightseeing and provide a sheer amount of foreign trade for the government. Even, unlike many other bridges, it is included in the tours arranged by tourism companies for
The Golden Gate Bridge California has been the pride for San Francisco for years. It is one landmark that any civilian may use to describe his residential place all over the world. The Golden Gate Bridge lies under the category of suspension bridges spanning the Golden Gate, the opening into the San Francisco Bay from
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The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was the world’s longest suspension bridge when it was inaugurated in 1964. It is a double-decked suspension bridge that connects the Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City at the Narrows. Also, it is considered to be the starting point for the New York Marathon. This bridge was constructed with a
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