Bridges. They link here with there. But some bridges are more than just the utilitarian structures we normally use. Some are shrouded in history. In many ways they are a direct link to our past. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed by the modern world, gaze at these beautiful images and be transported to a calmer and simpler place and time. Aaah…

Spain
Ronda Bridge in Ronda, Spain.

Oregon
Benson Footbridge above Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon.

New York

Bulgaria
The Devil's Bridge in Ardino, Bulgaria.

California
One of many stone bridges in California's Yosemite National Park.

Greece
An old stone bridge near Zakynthos, Greece.

China
The Fairy Walking Bridge in Huangshan, China.

Scotland
An old stone bridge in Scotland.

Wales
Pont Fawr in Llanrwst, Wales.

New Hampshire
A stone bridge in New Hampshire.

Greece
The Paleokaria Bridge spans the Portaikos River outside of Trikala, Greece.

Scotland
The Old Packhorse Bridge in Carrbridge, Scotland is the oldest of its kind in the Highlands.

Germany
The Rakotz Bridge and its reflection form a perfect circle near Kromlau, Germany.

Spain
The old Roman Bridge over the Guadalquivir River with the Mosque-cathedral of Cordoba, Spain in the background.

Belgium
An old stone bridge and the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium.

Taiwan
Moon Bridge in Dahu Park, Taipei, Taiwan.

India
Living Roots Bridge near Riwai, India.

Bosnia and Herzegovina
The reconstructed Old Bridge (Stari Most) in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Norway
Norway's Highway 13 crosses an old stone bridge over the Latefossen waterfall near Odda.

Spain
An old stone bridge provides access to a hermitage on the islet of Gaztelugatxe in Spain's Basque Country.

Switzerland
Footbridge over the Areuse River in the Gorges de l'Areuse near Brot-Dessous, Neuchatel, Switzerland.

Scotland
A steam train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands.

Texas
Spectacular fall colours surround the Moon Bridge in the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in Texas.

Greece
The ancient Kalogeriko triple arched stone bridge in Zagorohoria, Greece.

Greece
The old Konitsa Bridge crosses the Aoos River near Konitsa, Greece.