There are thousands of bridges dotting the landscapes around the world, spanning chasms, rivers and bays. Some of these structures aren't just ordinary elements of infrastructure, but are true architectural masterpieces that serve as monuments to their creator's ingenuity.
© Flickr / Andrew SutherlandKurilpa Bridge over the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia.

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© Flickr / Andrew Sutherland
Kurilpa Bridge over the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia.
© Photo : Wikipedia/Cornelius BechtlerĐurđevića Tara Bridge over the river Tara near the city of Žabljak, Montenegro.

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© Photo : Wikipedia/Cornelius Bechtler
Đurđevića Tara Bridge over the river Tara near the city of Žabljak, Montenegro.
© Flickr / Jeffery GohThe Helix Bridge in Singapore.

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© Flickr / Jeffery Goh
The Helix Bridge in Singapore.
© Flickr / jean-marcThe Pont Alexandre III bridge over the river Seine in Paris.

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The Pont Alexandre III bridge over the river Seine in Paris.
© Flickr / Michael DelaneyThe High Bridge, also known as the Python Bridge, in Amsterdam.

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© Flickr / Michael Delaney
The High Bridge, also known as the Python Bridge, in Amsterdam.
© Flickr / Picolo PAllāhverdi Khan Bridge, also known as Si-o-se Pol (the bridge of thirty-three spans) over the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran.

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Allāhverdi Khan Bridge, also known as Si-o-se Pol (the bridge of thirty-three spans) over the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran.
© Flickr / EmanueleThe Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct over the Gardon River in France.

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The Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct over the Gardon River in France.
© Flickr / hto2008The Hangzhou Bay Bridge in China.

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© Flickr / hto2008
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge in China.
© Photo : Wikipedia/GameOfLightA bridge leading to the Las Lajas Sanctuary basilica in Colombia.

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A bridge leading to the Las Lajas Sanctuary basilica in Colombia.
© Flickr / yeowatzupHenderson Wave, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore.

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Henderson Wave, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore.
© Flickr / Anja DisseldorpChengyang Bridge, also known as Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, in China.

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© Flickr / Anja Disseldorp
Chengyang Bridge, also known as Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, in China.
© Flickr / Sven SeilerThe Rialto Bridge in Venice.

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© Flickr / Sven Seiler
The Rialto Bridge in Venice.
© Flickr / travel orientedBanpo Bridge over the Han River in Seoul.

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Banpo Bridge over the Han River in Seoul.
© Flickr / Michael MattiA bridge across the Multnomah Falls in Oregon.

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© Flickr / Michael Matti
A bridge across the Multnomah Falls in Oregon.
© Photo : Wikipedia/Kabelleger / David GublerLandwasser Viaduct, a railway bridge over the Landwasser River in Switzerland.

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© Photo : Wikipedia/Kabelleger / David Gubler
Landwasser Viaduct, a railway bridge over the Landwasser River in Switzerland.
© Flickr / Kimon BerlinLupu Bridge over the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China.

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© Flickr / Kimon Berlin
Lupu Bridge over the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China.
© Flickr / Dave StravenTower Bridge in London.

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© Flickr / Dave Straven
Tower Bridge in London.