Architectural Brilliance: The World’s Most Breathtaking Bridges

Bridges have been carrying us over obstacles for centuries. Greece’s Arkadiko Bridge, for example, one of the oldest arch bridges still in use today, dates all the way back to 1300 B.C. It’s seen better days, sure. But the bridge remains an unmatched structural achievement and acts as proof of the resilience of human ingenuity.

It’s safe to say that the world of bridge building has come a long way. These days, bridge construction is as much about form as it is about function. Awe-inspiring bridges draw millions of selfie-taking tourists per year.

Today, we trot the globe to give you a front-row seat to some of the most incredible architectural achievements in human history. Bridges! Lots of them! Behold, these are the most breathtaking bridges in the world.

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