Of everything that people build and build, there is nothing better and more valuable than bridges. They are all different, but they always connect.
On earth, there are bridges, often created by nature itself, which can be called art works, and which look truly magical.
1. The Henderson Wave Bridge, Singapore
This bridge is 274 m long and is located between two parks. World fame brought him a special design. The main decorative element is a wavy metal construction, which forms seven cozy niches on the bridge, in which beautiful recreation areas are located. From the outside of the bridge is equipped with a system of evening illumination, which causes such a fabulous appearance.
2. Bridge of rain and wind, China
And this extraordinary bridge was built in 1916 and is located at a height of 10 m above the Sanjiang River. Length of 64 meters and a width of 3.4 meters, it rests on three pillars, made of wood and stone. The architectural composition is made in the traditional Chinese style. It is remarkable that this man-made masterpiece was created without a single nail!
3. Python Bridge, Holland, Amsterdam
One of the ten most quaint bridges in the world is located in the eastern harbor of Amsterdam. Its construction ended in 2001, and the name "Python" bridge was received because of its bizarre shape, outwardly reminiscent of a large reptile. True, unlike its natural prototype, it turned out to be red. This serpentine hulk in high-tech style connects the Sporenstorg peninsula with the island of Borneo.
4. Rainbow Fountain of Banpo, Seoul
Another name for this fabulous creation is Moonlight. He entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest fountain in 2008. Water flows from both sides of the Bapo Bridge, which was built in 1982. Directly beneath it is the Yamsu Bridge, located above the Han River. It is used by pedestrians and cyclists.
5. Stone bridge in the Aroz gorge, Switzerland
The history of the appearance of the Aroz gorge is not an exception to the rules for the appearance of the gorge in the Jurassic mountains. Wherever the water tried to break its way, gills formed. Directly on a steep rock above one of these stairs, a stone bridge was laid, from where a beautiful view of this natural wonder opens.
6. The Viaduct Bridge Glenfinnan, Scotland
In the mountains of Scotland, near the lake Loch Shil, is the most "magical" landmark of Great Britain - the railway bridge Glenfinnan. It was built in the late 19th century, and is one of the largest similar structures in the world. It was on this bridge that young wizards made their way to Hogwarts. According to the scriptwriter and director of the fantastic film "Highlander" it was in this locality was the clan of the clan Maclade.
7. The bridge in the city of Ronda, Spain
A small ancient town of Ronda in Spain is located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level. It is built among rocks, and it is not surprising that in order to get from one part of the city to another, you need a bridge. And if you look at it all from afar, the city and the bridge seems to be a living illustration of a fairy tale.
8. Huangshan Bridge, Anhui, China
The Huangshan Bridge or the "Bridge of the Immortals" - the natural and cultural heritage of mankind - was built in 1987. It connects two short tunnels hollowed out straight into the rocks. To get to the bridge, you need to go through the narrow, winding steps that are located at the edge of the abyss, which is 1320 meters high. For fans of extreme sports - that's it! But what an indescribably fabulous view opens from such a height ...
9. The Rakotts Bridge, Germany
The Rakottsbrücke Bridge is located in the palace landscape park in the Saxon town of Gablenz. This amazing structure, enveloped not only by ancient, but also by modern superstitions. Above the smooth and calm surface of Lake Rakot rises the ideal in its form of a basalt bridge - a semicircular arc. And when the water in the lake is at a certain level, the bridge and its reflection create a picture of the ideal circle. The most convinced skeptics involuntarily believe in mystical forces and the existence of spirits.
10. The Lunar Bridge, Taipei, Taiwan
The Lunar Bridge is the main attraction of Dahu City Park, located in the industrial area of Taipei, the capital of the island of Taiwan. With the onset of twilight, it glows in the waters of the lake, creating mirror landscapes in the form of the moon and the sky. Hence the name "Moon Bridge". And in the early morning you can watch the enchanting fabulous landscapes of this pedestrian arch bridge.
11. Devil's Bridge in the Mountains of Rodoli, Bulgaria
In the south of Bulgaria is one of the main attractions of this country. Built in the XVI century, an ancient bridge, located 10 km from the city of Ardino. According to one of the local legends, on one of the constituent stones, there was an imprint of the devil's foot, which allegedly walked about it. Hence this mystical name - the Devil's Bridge.
12. Spider Bridge in Sun City, South Africa
What is it? The film set of the horror film about the evil spider-monster, in the network of which the characters of the plot get to? By no means! This is a quaint "spider bridge" in the city of Sun City in South Africa. Frightens and bewitches simultaneously.
13. Bridge of tree roots, India
Once, more than 500 years ago, local Indian tribes noticed that part of the roots of a particular type of tree grows outward. This feature people decided to use for personal purposes. With the help of special devices they directed the roots in the direction they needed. Throughout the time, a large number of bridges have grown, each of which stands the weight of more than 50 people.
14. Bastai Bridge, Germany
This bridge is one of the main attractions of the national park "Saxon Switzerland". It is located on the right bank of the Elbe River near the city of Dresden and was built in 1824. The uniqueness of the bridge is that it was built between the rocky mountains at an altitude of 95 meters. At first it was built of wood, but then the wood was replaced with a more durable material - sandstone, and also equipped observation platforms, from which a unique fairy-tale view opens.
15. Bridge-temple of Las Lajas, Colombia
Another clear proof that bridges connect. This amazing arch bridge appeared in the middle of the 20th century, and the temple, in which it leads, symbolizes the consent between the peoples of Colombia and Ecuador. And to be precise, the bridge is the temple, and the temple is the bridge. This is an unusual combination. An unforgettable sight!
16. Bridge at the Multnomah Falls, Oregon, USA
The Multnomah Falls in Oregon is one of the highest waterfalls in the world and consists of two cascades at different heights. The bridge is built between the lower and upper cascades and allows you to cross the waterfall. In 1914 local businessman Simon Benson built a stone bridge on the site of the wooden bridge, and since then the building was named after him (the Benson Bridge). On this bridge you can walk and admire all the surrounding beauty from the very center of the waterfall.
17. Hangzhou Bridge, China
This 36 km long bridge is the longest bridge that crosses the ocean, passes through Hangzhou Bay and is built in the form of the letter S. It is considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Hangzhou Bay in the East China Sea is famous for the natural wonder of China - the river flow of Qiantang, creating fast water currents and large waves. In the middle of this building is an island for recreation area of 10,000 meters.
18. Bridge in the mountains of Pindos, Greece
Another, breathtaking, stone structure with centuries of history. This bridge is located on the outskirts of the village of Konnica, in the Aoos gorge, and still serves as a ferry for local shepherds grazing goats. The bridge among the high rocks looks especially beautiful and, truly fabulous.