Bridges can serve not only as a means of crossing a river, valley or road; very often, bridges are cultural and architectural landmarks of a city or even an entire country. For many years, architects and engineers have created amazing constructions. Some of them are Guinness World Record holders, and others are popular tourist destinations.
Sputnik presents a photo gallery of some of the most amazing bridges from all over the world.
The 260-meter long Storseisundet Bridge in Norway is designed in a manner which creates an illusion of a spring-board for those who approach it. Local residents have dubbed it "the Drunk Bridge" as it shape changes depending on the angle of view.
Above: The Storseisundet Bridge, Norway.
Above: The Storseisundet Bridge, Norway.
The Devil's Bridge is an arch bridge over the Arda River, in Bulgaria. It is 59 meters long and has three arches. It was built between 1515 and 1518 by the Ottomans.
Above: The Devil's Bridge, Bulgaria.
Above: The Devil's Bridge, Bulgaria.
The Xiying Rainbow Bridge is a pedestrian walkway located in Magong, Taiwan. The bridge is lined with a neon band that projects the rainbow colors on the water’s surface at night.
Above: The Xiying Rainbow Bridge, Taiwan.
Above: The Xiying Rainbow Bridge, Taiwan.
The Bridge of Sighs, also known as the Bridge of Shaharah, was built in the 17th century. The bridge is 20 meters long and around three meters wide. It is suspended 200 meters above a gorge.
Above: The Shaharah Bridge, Yemen.
Above: The Shaharah Bridge, Yemen.
Residents of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya do not need to construct bridges. Living root bridges are made from the aerial roots of trees, such as Ficus elastica. For 500 years, they have grown a large number of living bridges, with a length of over three kilometers. A living root bridge sustains the weight of 50 people and is flood-resistant.
Above: A living root bridge, India.
Above: A living root bridge, India.
Known as the Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onis, a municipality in northwest Spain, this humpback bridge is one of the best-known symbols of the Principality of Asturias. It is believed to date back to the end of the 13th century.
Above: The Roman Bridge, Cangas de Onis, Spain.
Above: The Roman Bridge, Cangas de Onis, Spain.
