The most beautiful bridge in the world?
Mark BroadheadLonely Planet author
We asked our Twitter and Facebook communities, “What is the most beautiful bridge in the world?”
Over 500 people answered the call.
Image by Randy Son Of Robert
As to be expected there was a regional fight in America, with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco going up against the Brooklyn Bridge. Janet Hulstrand commented: ”I am surprised that anyone says anything other than the Brooklyn Bridge,” then smiled emoticonically. In response, Diane Chase said ”Golden Gate Bridge. Color, elegance and views.”
Image of the Brooklyn Bridge by See-ming Lee 李思明 SML
In the end, Golden Gate received twice as many votes, and took out first place overall. The Brooklyn Bridge is in joint 4th place.
Image of the Golden Gate Bridge by aslakr
In second place is Sydney Harbour Bridge. Its all-round beauty was extolled by mengly: “Sydney harbor bridge (coathanger)- you can walk, cycle, drive, train or climb over it or sail under with great views”
Image of Sydney Harbour Bridge by cogdogblog
Karlův most (a.k.a. Charles Bridge) in Prague is in third place. Its attraction was explained by mildlycurious: “moody stone figures set the tone”.
Image of Karlův most by Infodad
In joint 4th place with the Brooklyn Bridge is Ponte Vecchio in Florence. It was noted by travelingerin that its beauty was increased “at night when all the stores are closed.”
Image of the Arno, with the Ponte Vecchio (second bridge from the bottom) by 1la
What do you think is the most beautiful bridge in the world?
I love the historic Richmond Bridge in Tasmania, Australia (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/richmond), the Kintaikyō in Iwakuni, Japan (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/western-honshu/iwakuni), and also the modern Erasmusbrug in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-netherlands/rotterdam).
The bridge in Mostar, Herzegovina, is rather pretty, don’t you think??
Forth rail bridge outside Edinburgh! x
What about Viaduc de Millau? If not the most beautiful then certainly the most spectacular feat of engineering and design – British and French collaboration of the highest order! Photo to follow when I get the hang of this.
RIALTO BRIDGE VENICE & CARRBRIDGE SCOTLAND
The Lion’s Gate Bridge in Vancouver.
Every single part of the Golden Gate Bridge has been replaced over time, imagine that.
Mountain bridges like the ’17-Walking-fairy-bridge’, not in San Francisco ;) are perhaps the most mystical?
What about Lions gate in Vancouver? Boths sides with unrivaled views (Stanley Park and the North Shore)
The Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England is beautiful and historic. The bridge at Mostar was destroyed by vandals in the Yugoslav war.
The New River Gorge Bridge In West Virginia , Simple But Stunning
dont forget about the hohenzollernbrücke in cologne, germany:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Hohenzollernbr%C3%BCcke_K%C3%B6ln.jpg/800px-Hohenzollernbr%C3%BCcke_K%C3%B6ln.jpg
Maybe the Tower Bridge in London
My vote goes to the Golden Gate, but Japan has some very good-lookin gbridges, like the Shinkyo (Sacred Bridge) at Nikko.
http://images.artelino.com/images/articles/sacred-bridge-nikko6.jpg
While I haven’t seen all the bridges in the world just yet, my vote goes to the Old Bridge in Mostar – in combination with the smaragd green water…come one nothing beats that ;)
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2977884120058686298jSDoyr
The Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado gets my vote. It’s a spectacular suspension that complements the 1000 ft deep canyon.
Bosphorus Bridge which connects Europe and Asia. :)
The Pont du Gard in France – a 2000 year old masterpiece.
http://www.wayfaring.info/images/The_Pont_du_Gard_Roman_Aque.gif
My vote goes to the Szechenyi (Chain) Bridge in Budapest.
The most beautiful bridge in the world is the Tower Bridge in London, for sure. It’s absolutely stunning on the London skyline. http://www.bestourism.com/medias/dfp/1493
Wow that first one looks like it’s out of the original Willy Wonka film
Ubeins bridge in Mandalay … wins hands down…
Pulteney bridge Bath.
http://www.bugbog.com/images/galleries/england_pictures/bath-bridge-1.jpg
Howrah Bridge in Calcutta-not so much for the bridge but the ghats and flower market underneath it.
Although rather new I like the Anshun bridge in Chengdu…and the Gokteik Viaduct in northern Burma is beautifally located.
First one looks amazing