5 most amazing man-made bridges in different regions of the world
A bridge is an engineering structure that provides transportation across a natural or artificial barrier. At the same time, bridges can be aesthetically perfect creations and "highlights" of cities or regions.
News Bytes writes: "We present to your attention the 5 most original bridges in the world that attract millions of tourists every year."
Golden Bridge, Vietnam
The Golden Bridge is located in the Ba Na Hills resort near the city of Da Nang. It was built in 2018 at an altitude of over 1,400 meters above sea level.
The bridge is almost 150 meters long, made of wire mesh and fiberglass, and is designed in such a way that it looks like two giant hands hold it.
Lupu Bridge, China
Completed in June 2003, Lupu is the world's first steel bridge to span the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Its length is 550 meters, and it is the second largest arch bridge in the world.
This magnificent structure was designed by the Shanghai Municipal Engineering and Design Institute and cost about $302 million to build.
Helix Bridge, Singapore
Officially opened in April 2010, the Helix Bridge in Singapore connects Marina Centre and Marina South in the Marina Bay area.
This original architectural design resembles the structure of DNA. The curved components of the bridge are made of steel and are illuminated at night with LED strips.
Moses Bridge, Netherlands
The Moses Bridge, was built in a fortress called Fort de Rouvre as part of the Dutch water line of the 1600s.
In the XIX century, it fell into disrepair and was rebuilt in 2010 from waterproof film-covered accoya wood.
The bridge is located inside the moat, allowing people to cross it, which is almost invisible from the water level.
Rolling Bridge, England
The Rolling Bridge is part of a project to build office and retail space on the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin, London.
Completed in 2004, the octagon turns into a bridge every Friday at noon for about one hour and then, using hydraulics, folds back into its original state.
