(Baonghean.vn) - Sputnik News Agency (Russia) has just ranked Da Nang's Dragon Bridge among the most unique bridges in the world.Bridges are more than just simple structures that span rivers, valleys or roads; they are also cultural and architectural symbols of a city or a country. Over the years, architects and engineers have created some of the most admirable structures and tourist attractions, some even holding Guinness World Records.
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| The 260-meter-long Storseisundet Bridge in Norway is designed to look like it’s about to take a running jump. Locals call it the “drunk bridge” because its appearance changes depending on the angle you look at it. |
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| "Pont de Singe", meaning "monkey bridge" in French, is a floating wooden bridge designed by a French artist. Located on a pond in the Japanese garden at Tatton Park, Cheshire, North West England, the rope bridge is suspended in the air by three large helium-filled balloons. |
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| The San Juan de Gaztelugatxe Bridge, Spain, connects the mainland with the island of Gaztelugatxe on the coast of Biscay, in the city of Bermeo. |
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| Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy. Built in 1345, it is the oldest bridge in Florence and the only one to retain its original design. |
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125 m long, curved cable-stayed pedestrian bridge in Malaysia. The bridge is located 660 m above sea level, suspended by eight cables from a single 81.5 m high tower. |
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| The Moses Bridge was built in the Netherlands during the renovation of fortifications in the 17th century. The bridge is named after the prophet Moses, who led the Jews across the Red Sea out of Egypt. |
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| High Trestle Trail is a 40 m high and 770 m long pier bridge in the US state of Iowa. Originally built for train traffic, the bridge was later converted to accommodate pedestrians and bicycles. |
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| Constantine is the capital of the Constantine Province in Algeria. It is often referred to as the “city of bridges” due to the many beautiful bridges that connect the mountains to the city. Sidi-M'Cid is a 168 m long suspension bridge built in 1912. |
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| The 666-meter-long Dragon Bridge spans the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. Da Nang has many beautiful bridges, but none can surpass the Dragon Bridge, which breathes fire on weekend nights. |
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| Banpo Bridge and Rainbow Fountain in Seoul, South Korea holds the Guinness World Record for the bridge with the longest fountain system in the world - 1,140m. |
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| The Bridge of Sighs, also known as the Shaharah Bridge, in Yemen, was built in the 17th century. The bridge is 20 meters long and about 3 meters wide, located 200 meters above the gorge. |
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| The Infinity Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the River Tees in North East England. The bridge's name comes from the symbol for infinity, which is formed by the bridge's shape and its reflection in the river. |
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| Residents of the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya don’t need to build bridges. They are made from the suspended roots of trees like Ficus elastica. Over the past 500 years, many of these bridges have been created, up to 3 km long, able to support the weight of 50 people, and are stable against floods. |
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| The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle bridge that crosses the River Tyne in England. It is sometimes called the “Winking Bridge” because of its shape and the way it leans. The bridge has two arches, which can be raised to a height of 25 m when small boats need to pass underneath. |
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| Built in 1889, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is 137 metres long and 70 metres high above the Capilano River in Canada. It is one of Vancouver's most popular tourist attractions. |
Thu Giang
(According to Sputnik)
