Admire the strange bridges in the world
Devil's Bridge in Germany and Scroll Bridge in England are two of the most unusual bridges in the world. Not only do they serve the purpose of human travel, they are also works of art.
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| Completed in 2005,Roll Bridgein London,Older brother12 m long and spans the Grand Union Canal in the Paddington Basin area. As the name suggests, the bridge can bend and roll to one side when ships and boats need to pass. Photo:Reddit. |
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| "Eight steel and wood sections are hinged together so they can roll up until the two ends of the bridge touch, forming an octagon," said Belgian businessman Koen Kas. He said the bridge "tumbles" every Friday afternoon for the crowds to admire. Photo:Heatherwick Studio. |
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| Located at an altitude of 200 m and 20 m long,Shahrah Bridgelocated in the district of the same name inYemen. Some believe that the bridge was built in the 17th century by a local lord. However, others share that this structure was built in 1905, during the reign of Imam Muhammad Yahya Hamid ed-Din. Photo:Getty. |
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| "No modern bridge can compare to the grace of traditional stone arch bridges," said Achilleas Vortselas, a mechanical engineer. "Stone arch bridges often demonstrate the resilience of humanity. Humans overcome physical obstacles, even with modest technical means. The Shaharah Bridge in Yemen is a great example of this." Photo:Shutterstock. |
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| Instead of using conventional materials, theseroot bridgein Cherrapunji village (India), known as one of the wettest places in the world, was built using the exposed roots of the red-budded banyan tree. Photo:123RF. |
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| Accordingly, people use bamboo tubes to keep the tree roots growing in a certain direction. The bridge can be up to 30 m long and is strong enough for 50 people to cross at the same time. Photo:Getty. |
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| Langkawi SkyliveMalaysiais a 125 m long, 1.8 m wide pedestrian cable-stayed bridge located at an altitude of 660 m on the top of Gunung Mat Chinchang on Pulau Langkawi island. When building this bridge, people had to transport materials to the top of the mountain by helicopter and it took many years to complete the construction system. Photo:Getty. |
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| Architect Mayur Kanaiya Gave, who designed Langkawi Sky, said: "The location on the bridge allows visitors to enjoy the feeling of being close to the forest and wildlife." Photo:Trover. |
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| Located in Azalea Park and Rhododendron Park Kromlau,RakotzbruckeliveVirtue, also known as the Devil's Bridge, resembles an ancient Roman-style work of art. Built in the 1860s from basalt, the arched bridge, with its reflection in the lake, forms a nearly perfect circle from any angle. Photo:Depositphotos |
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| The park is open to the public for free. Devil's Bridge is a short distance from the parking area, making it convenient for visitors to walk and explore. Photo:Shutterstock. |
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