Living in the light of God
Bridge of Sighs Venice - The Ponte dei Sospiri - One of the world's most iconic bridges, immortalized in poetry and art. I t was built in 1602, getting its name from Lord Byron in the 19th Century, based on a legend that the bridge was the last view convicted prisoners would see of the beautiful ...
Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges in Istanbul, Turkey, that connect Europe with Asia over the Bosphorus Strait. Stats: 4,954 feet long; 210 feet above sea level. Awe Factors: Completed in 1973, this suspension bridge, the only bridge in the world linking two continents (Europe and Asia), has ...
The Oresund Bridge crosses the Oresund strait and joins Sweden with Denmark. It begins as a cable-stayed bridge in Sweden and ends as a tunnel in Denmark. A small artificial island was built around the tunnel's entrance to keep the water out.
Stari most is a 16th century bridge in Mostar Bosnia that crosses the river Neretva and connects two parts of the city. The Bridge stood for 427 years, until it was destroyed on November 9, 1993 during the War. Subsequently, a project was set in motion to reconstruct it, and the rebuilt bridge ...
The Rialto Bridge is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal, and was the dividing line for the districts of San Marco and San Polo.
The Helix Bridge ,inspired by the helical structure of DNA, and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge , is a pedestrian bridge leading to the Marina Bay Sands Resort Casino and linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It is located beside the Benjamin ...
The Royal Gorge Bridge over the Arkansas River near Cañon City, Colorado, USA, held the record of highest bridge in the world from 1929 until 2003, at 955 feet (291m) with a main span of 938 feet (286m)
Looking for a way to link San Fransisco with Marin County, the Golden Gate bridge was a dream that came to life, and opened to the public in 1937. The strong winds and deep water, combined with thick fog, made the bridge seem impossible to build. The suspended safety netting was designed by Joseph ...
