20 of the World’s Most Breathtaking Bridges. How Many Have You Been On?

Spanning 4,200 feet over the bay and the Pacific Ocean, it's arguably the most famous bridge in the world. An engineering marvel, an Art Deco-inspired masterpiece and backdrop for the perfect photograph all rolled into one.

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Well, this one, built in 1883, is a landmark, whether you've crossed it yourself or seen it in movies. What makes it so stunning, though, is how its stonework and lattice-style steel cabling makes it both functional and stylish. By car, bike or on foot, it's the most stunning way to cross the East River between Brooklyn and lower Manhattan.

This historical wooden arch bridge is basically a gorgeous piece of art, as it crosses the Nishiki River in Japan. It was first constructed in 1673 but had to be rebuilt in 1951 since it is often flooded, but still manages to be a tourist spot, thanks to the region's annual Cherry Blossom festival.

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TBH, this bridge is just a well-constructed bridge; it's the surroundings that make it a winner.

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Often confused with London Bridge, this beast was built to ease road traffic over the Thames while maintaining river access to the city's docks. It's easily one of the most recognizable structures in the world, thanks to the bridge deck that is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians and the twin towers, the high-level walkways and Victorian engine rooms, which can be visited — for an admission fee.

This bridge that opened in 2003 and carries both pedestrians and cars to the planned city Putrajaya, Malaysia's third federal territory, is as futuristic as it gets.

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The 17th-century masterpiece, built by the Persian king, Shah Abbas II, serves as both a bridge and a dam across the Zayandeh River in Iran. But it also acts as a public square, where people relax, walk and take in the architecture and Iranian culture.

Situated in the commercial district of Buenos Aires, what translates to "Woman's Bridge" boasts that signature single mast, which suspends part of the bridge yet also rotates 90 degrees in order for water traffic to pass.

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So much history in this one. It first opened in 1849 but was destroyed by the Germans during the Second World War — though they couldn't take down its signature towers. It was rebuilt in the post-war years and remains an architectural treasure for Budapest, crossing the Danube, and you can't beat those breathtaking views.

Anywhere else this modern gem would stand out, but in Singapore, where it links Marina Centre with Marina South, is just another fascinating site to behold.

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For 700 years, this Prague landmark was the main connector between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town district. That cobblestone is to die for.

Spanning the Arno river at its narrowest point, Florence's "Old Bridge" boasts a medieval quality, as it is believed to have been constructed during Roman times. Its most notable trait is that it still has shops built into it, which was once common, making it super-unique.

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The design of the Bixby is simple and graceful, but it's the eye-popping backdrop (the Big Sur coast of California) and spectacular road (State Route 1) that makes it so majestic.

Not sure what's more impressive about this section of the ancient Roman aqueduct soaring across the Gardon River in southern France — how high it is (160 feet), its architectural depth, or the precision it took to construct it.

This modern marvel — which opened in 2004 and spans the gorge valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France — is not only the tallest bridge in the world (one mast reaches 1,125 feet above the base of the structure) but also boasts the 22nd highest bridge deck in the world, taking you 890 metres into the air.

It might seem like every other covered bridge but this beaut, in Cornwall, Connecticut, has that New England charm. It stood in 1762 — though some say the lattice truss bridge may have been standing even before then — but was destroyed by a flood and reconstructed in 1841. That version was also destroyed but the current one was completed in 1864.

The whimsical stunner, which opened in 2001 and spans the River Tyne in England between Gatehead's Quays arts quarter on the south bank and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank, is for pedestrians and cyclists. It's also referred to as the Blinking Eye Bridge because of its shape and its tilting abilities, which allow boats and other vessels to pass underneath.

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If extreme vacation spots are up your alley and you're looking for a bridge from which to bungee jump, this is the one, as it's surrounded by killer scenery and stands 700 feet above South Africa's Bloukrans River.

Commonly called Ponte JK, it opened in 2002 and is named after a former president of Brazil. It connects the eastern shore of the lake to Brasília's city centre and is one of the federal capital's most distinctive landmarks.

This is as romantic and legendary as it gets. Sure, it's not massive or super-modern, and it's not like you can see the city of Venice through the stone grills covering the bridge's windows, but it's still the most exquisite bridge you'll ever lay eyes on. Sigh.

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