Bridges have long attracted human attention. In ancient times, the construction of bridges was always accompanied by various rituals, because they opened the way to a new unexplored space, symbolizing the transition from old life to another better.
In connection with the above, bridges were often mentioned in Russian folklore and works by foreign authors. They were built from different materials, different sizes.
In the modern world, interest in bridges has not cooled, mankind continues to build unique architectural monuments that amaze attention.
List
- 10. Immortals Bridge over the abyss, Huangshan, Anhui, China
- 9. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
- 8. Rakotzbruck, Germany
- 7. The bridge from the roots, India
- 6. Carrbridge, Scotland
- 5. Luxembourg Switzerland
- 4. Gaztelugatxe, Spain
- 3. Ronda, Malaga, Spain
- 2. Moon Bridge - Taipei, Taiwan
- 1. Gapstow Bridge, New York, USA
10. Immortals Bridge over the abyss, Huangshan, Anhui, China
The bridge is located in China at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level, it can be attributed to the cultural heritage of all mankind. This architectural monument amazes travelers with uniqueness, grandeur.
They built the Immortals Bridge in 1987, and the mountains in which it is located, scientists attribute to the Mesozoic era.
The erection of this colorful building for everyone is a secret. The path to it is not easy. To reach the bridge, a person needs to climb the mountains along a road with steps hanging in the air.
Although the path to the construction is difficult, it is worth getting to it, as it offers amazing views of the area, which are impossible to forget.
9. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
The bridge (viaduct) is located in the Glenfinnan Valley between two mountains, near Loch Shil Lake. The length of the structure is 380 meters and a width of 5.5 meters. The viaduct consists of 21 arched spans. The construction was built over a hundred years ago.
Glenfinnan has a stunning appearance, in addition, it is located in pretty picturesque places. Thanks to this, tourists often visit it, take photos as a keepsake. The viaduct was even shot in several films, the real popularity was brought to him by shooting in films from the Harry Potter series. Since according to the plot of the movie, the road to Hogwarts lay precisely through this bridge.
8. Rakotzbruck, Germany
Rakotzbrücke is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Germany, it is located in the Saxon city of Gablenz, is located in the park Kromlau. The construction was made of gray cold basalt in the 19th century.
The appearance of the bridge is very original. A hemispherical structure is located above the clean surface of the lake. Reflecting in the water, the arc creates the appearance of an ideal circle, it is not without reason that there are legends that the young architect, in order to create such an amazing creation, entered into a deal with the devil, who asked the master’s soul as a payment for help.
There is a belief that a person who managed to swim under the bridge at the full moon in the boat, without touching the water and not looking at his reflection, will discover the talent in himself.
7. The bridge from the roots, India
In the rainforests of India, nature itself is building bridges. The bridge is a plexus of the roots of a rubber tree and ficus, it does not need to be repaired, and over time it becomes only stronger and more reliable.
Despite the fact that nature seems to be doing all the work on making the bridge, a person nevertheless takes a small part in it, namely, directs the roots of trees from different banks of water bodies to each other. The formation of suspension bridges in India takes about 10-15 years.
6. Carrbridge, Scotland
The Carrbridge Bridge was erected in Scotland in 1717. It was built for crossing a small river of pack horses carrying various cargoes.
The structure was badly damaged in the 19th century as a result of a popular uprising. To date, the bridge has not been restored.
5. Luxembourg Switzerland
Luxembourg Switzerland is a small area in the north-eastern part of the state, got its name due to the similarity of the landscape with the Swiss mountains. On the territory are rocks formed from sandstone in the ice age. The picturesque area gives a large number of greenery, a variety of shrubs and trees. Walking here, you can feel the unity with nature, enjoy the "music" of the rivers, see small but beautiful waterfalls. You can enjoy the nice looking views by climbing a small bridge.
4. Gaztelugatxe, Spain
Gastelugache is a small island formed as a result of a volcanic eruption. Around the rocky cone-shaped island, the waters of the ocean turn blue, thousands of tourists annually come to this place to admire the unique creation of nature and visit the small chapel on the top of Gastelugache.
You can get to the chapel from the mainland by walking along a narrow arched bridge towering above the waves of the Atlantic.
3. Ronda, Malaga, Spain
The Spanish city of Ronda has long been considered the birthplace of bullfighting. He is amazing in that he looks like he is floating over an abyss. In the southern part of Ronda built an amazing bridge (Puente Nuevo). It is located in a narrow and deep gorge, outwardly similar to a fortress. This architectural monument was built in 1755-1793. Its creator is Jose Martin de Aldeuela, unfortunately, the architect died, tearing himself off the bridge, checking the quality of work performed. For some time, a prison was located at the bottom of the structure.
2. Moon Bridge - Taipei, Taiwan
The moon bridge in Taiwan is one of the best traditional Chinese buildings, especially it is beautiful in the wee hours. The bridge connects the two shores of a picturesque lake. According to Japanese and Chinese traditions, the bridge is built in the shape of a crescent.
During the construction of the Lunar Bridge, white materials were used; figures of birds decorated it. The name of the architectural structure was due to the fact that its reflection in the water after sunset forms an ideal sphere.
1. Gapstow Bridge, New York, USA
Gapstow Bridge is located in the Central Park of New York, in the northeastern part of the pond. Its construction began in 1874, it was made of wood, had an iron railing. It soon became clear that the structure was unreliable, and it was customary to redo it using slate for construction. The reconstruction of the architectural monument took place in 1896. Today, the Gapstow Bridge attracts the attention of a person at any time of the year, in winter it is covered with snow, in autumn - fallen leaves, and in summer - it is entwined with greenery.