8 Extraordinary Bridges Built by Humans

26th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

Artistry: Glass-bottomed floor and shaped like a traditional Chinese Ruyi scepter, this bridge symbolizes good fortune and prosperity.

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Tower Bridge (London, UK)

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Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, USA)

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Millau Viaduct (France)

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Laguna Garzon Bridge (Uruguay)

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Henderson Waves Bridge (Singapore)

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The Helix Bridge (Singapore)

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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Japan)

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