1. Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco, USA
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is arguably the most recognizable bridge in the world. Today he is already 75 years old.
While some people are not inspired by industrial design at all, the suspension bridge in San Francisco fits perfectly into the local landscapes, it rightfully fell into the category of the famous bridges of the world. Perhaps that is why it has long become the hallmark of this city.
2. Sydney Harbor Bridge (Sydney Bridge):.
The nickname "Hanger" was given by the locals of Sydney to this bridge because of the special design, which is based on the shape of the arch. The Sydney Harbor Bridge opened in 1932 and is a focal point for Australian pride and celebration.
Raising the bridge is ideal for beginner climbers.
Each year on New Year's Eve, the bridge itself is used to complement fireworks with various effects, such as smiling faces or disco balls.
Medieval bridge over the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio is mainly known for its jewelry stores, art dealer network and souvenir shops, as well as for being the oldest stone bridge in Europe, which has closed enameled segmental arches.
At the same time, the Ponte Vecchio is magnificent and has a rich history dating back to Roman times.
During World War II, the bridge was not destroyed by the Nazis due to the express decree of Adolf Hitler, unlike many other bridges in Europe.
4. Brooklyn Bridge: New York, USA
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States.
As a landmark in national history, the Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic feature in New York City.
5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Gateshead, England
The Millennium Bridge at Gateshead is the first and so far the only inclined bridge in the world. But the most amazing thing is that when pedestrians or bikers cross the River Tyne, it seems to them as if the bridge is winking with an eye, during raising and lowering.
Its innovative and unique design has won numerous awards since its inauguration by Queen Elizabeth in 2002.
It was the work of the largest floating cranes in Europe - the Asian Hercules II.
6. Qin Ma Bridge: Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong Qin Ma Bridge is the largest suspension bridge in the world with two decks. Both cars and rail transport can move here.
This bridge has undergone some serious wind tunnel testing as Hong Kong suffers from powerful typhoons every year. After spending costing HK $ 7.2 billion (US $ 920 million), the Qin Ma Bridge was opened in 1997.
There are several passages on the bridge, which are protected and located on the lower deck. Vehicles can move here when there are very strong, dangerous winds outside, the famous bridges of the world should stand out not only for their beauty and uniqueness, but also be safe.
7. Akashi Kaikuo or Mother of Pearl Bridge: Kobe Naruto, Japan
The mother-of-pearl bridge is currently awarded the title of "Longest Suspension Bridge in the World" with a span of 1991 meters. The second longest is the Chinese Xihoumen Bridge.
As a modern technical feat, the Mother of Pearl Bridge remains the longest in the world since 1998.
The mother-of-pearl bridge underwent a true test of strength even before its opening, when it survived the Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995.
8. Hangzhou Bay Bridge: Zhejiang, China
The connection between the Chinese municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in Zhejiang province is the longest transoceanic bridge in the world, the 35-kilometer Hangzhou Bay Bridge.
More than 600 experts have been designing the Hangzhou Bay Bridge for nine years.
9. Nanpu Bridge: Shanghai, China
Known for its fantastic innovative spiral shape, Shanghai Nanpu Bridge was created by designers who came up with a new idea to save space.
10. Tower Bridge: London, England
The Tower Bridge in London, spanning the River Thames, was inaugurated on June 30, 1894 by the Prince of Wales. This bridge is one of the city's main iconic landmarks.
One of the final scenes in the culmination of the Hollywood blockbuster "Sherlock Holmes" is played out on the bridge.
11. Royal Gorge Bridge: Kenon City, Colorado, USA
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the tallest suspension bridge in the world, 359 meters above the Arkansas River.
Not surprisingly, it attracts a large number of jumping enthusiasts.
12. Sri Vavasan Bridge: Putrajaya, Malaysia
The absolutely magnificent design of the bridge made it one of the top three most beautiful bridges in the world.
13. Lupu Bridge: Shanghai, China
Shanghai Lupu Bridge gets a spot on this list because at 3,900 meters, it is the longest steel arch bridge in the world and also provides an amazing panorama overlooking the old Shanghai World Expo site2010. 
14. Viaduct Millau: Chan Valley, France
The tallest road bridge in the world, runs above the ground, but during fog, crossing Millau, you can easily feel like crossing the sky.
During the construction of this bridge, three world records were set.
15. Vasco da Gama Bridge: Lisbon, Portugal
Vasco da Gama spans the Tagus River near Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and was built to reduce congestion and facilitate access to the World's Fair along the Tagus River in 1998.
It is not the longest, it is not the tallest, but it is definitely the most beautiful bridge. 
16.Khai Bridge: Isfahan, Iran
This bridge offers wonderful landscapes, beautiful designs, and regulates the flow of the river - all since 1650.
Any fanatic or just a traveler should definitely see this bridge. 
17 Wind and Rain Bridge: Xianyang State, China
The Wind and Rain Bridge on the Linki Sanyang State River is magnificent.
It was built in 1916 and resembles a rainbow. The builders did not use any nails or rivets, but instead tied up thousands of pieces of wood.
18. Sunny Bridge: Klosters, Switzerland
The Sunny Bridge was built in 1998 and won the first prize in architecture in 2001 for “aesthetic appearance and innovative design”. 
19. Old Bridge: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
16th century bridge in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Sari crosses the Neretva River.
The bridge stood for 427 years until it was destroyed during the 1993 Bosnian war. It was later restored and reopened in 2004.
A tradition has formed in the city: young men must at least once jump into the water from this bridge.
20. Chain Bridge: Budapest, Hungary
The chain bridge has many symbols of reunification. Opened in 1849, it actually linked the Buda and Pest, which used to be located in two sections of the city.
In 2001, the Hungarian stunt pilot Peter Beseny jumped upside down from the bridge. 
21. New Brunswick Heartland Bridge: New Brunswick, Canada
The long covered bridges can't look so majestic compared to some of the other mega bridges featured here. But covered bridges have their own unique charm.
Some covered bridges only have one lane, such as this Heartland Bridge in New Brunswick, Canada. 
22 Confederation Bridge: Prince Edward Island, Canada
This bridge links Prince Edward Island across the Northumberland Strait to the mainland of New Brunswick, Canada, and is the longest ice bridge in the world.
This bridge is the embodiment of strength, imposingness and masculinity. Since its opening in 1997, potato production on Prince Edward Island has skyrocketed.
23. Helix Bridge: Marina Bay, Singapore
The bridge in Singapore, which consists of a double helix, is 280 meters long, made of special stainless steel. It was carefully collected over a period of two years.
Despite being only two years old, he is already touted as an architectural marvel and engineering feat.
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Top 10. The longest bridges in Russia
Bridges, no matter how trite it sounds, are different - from a simple board thrown over an obstacle to gigantic structures striking in their beauty and grandeur. The longest bridges in Russia - we bring to the attention of our readers our rating of the most impressive architectural structures.
10. Metro bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob River in Novosibirsk (2,145 meters)
The longest in Russia is located in Novosibirsk metro bridge of the trans-Siberian railway across the Ob river... Its length (coastal overpasses are also taken into account) is 2145 meters. The weight of the structure is impressive - 6200 tons. The bridge is famous for its unique design. Its construction was carried out in stages using huge hydraulic jacks. This method has no analogues in the world.
An interesting feature of the Trans-Siberian Railway Bridge across the Ob is that it stretches in summer (by about 50 cm) and shrinks in winter. This is due to large temperature drops.
The metro bridge began operation in 1986. 10th place in our ranking of the longest bridges in Russia.
It is interesting: boasts several more records. The longest automobile bridge in Siberia, Bugrinsky, is located here. Its length is 2096 meters. There is another famous bridge within the city - Oktyabrsky (formerly Kommunistichesky). In the summer of 1965, Valentin Privalov, serving in Kansk, flew in a jet fighter under a bridge a meter from the water in front of hundreds of townspeople having a rest on the banks of the Ob. The pilot was threatened with a military tribunal, but he was saved by personal interference in the case of Defense Minister Malinovsky. Not a single pilot in the world dared to repeat this deadly trick. Meanwhile, there is not even a commemorative plaque about this amazing event on the Oktyabrsky Bridge.
9. Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk (2,300 meters)
On the 9th place among the longest bridges in Russia -. He is familiar to everyone - his image adorns a ten-ruble banknote. The length of the bridge is 2300 meters. It consists of two bridges connected by a dam.
8. New Saratov Bridge (2,351 meters)
With a length of 2351 meters, it occupies the eighth line in our rating. If we talk about the total length of the bridge crossing, then its length is 12,760 meters.
7. Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga (2,825 meters)
Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga- on the 7th place among the longest bridges in Russia. It connects two cities - Saratov and Engels. Length - 2825.8 meters. Commissioned in 1965. On that moment . In the summer of 2014, the renovation of the structure was completed. According to the calculations of the engineers, the service life of the Saratov Bridge after the repair will be 20 years. What will happen to him later is still unknown. There are two options: turning into a pedestrian bridge or demolition.
6. Bolshoi Obukhovsky Bridge in St. Petersburg (2,884 meters)
It is located in St. Petersburg, which ranks 6th in our rating of the longest bridges in Russia. Represents two bridges with opposite traffic. It is the largest fixed bridge across the Neva. Its length is 2884 meters. It is also famous for the fact that for the first time in the history of St. Petersburg, its residents could vote for the proposed names of the bridge. The Bolshoi Obukhovsky Bridge looks very beautiful at night thanks to the lighting.
5. Vladivostok Russian Bridge (3,100 meters)
It is one of the facilities built for the APEC summit held in 2012. The length of the structure is 3,100 meters. In terms of the complexity of the construction, it ranks first not only in Russia, but also in. Interestingly, the issue of building the bridge was understood as early as 1939, but the project was never implemented. Fifth place in the list of the longest bridges in our country.
4. Khabarovsk Bridge (3,890 meters)
The two-storey one is not called the "Amur Miracle" for nothing. Trains move along the lower tier, and cars move along the upper tier. Its length is 3890.5 meters. The construction of the structure began back in 1913, and the opening of the movement took place in 1916. Long years of operation led to defects in the arch part and bridge spans, and in 1992, work began on its reconstruction. The image of the bridge adorns the five thousandth bill. The Khabarovsk bridge across the Amur is on the 4th place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia.
3. Bridge crossing over the Yuribey River (3,892 meters)
Located in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, it ranks 3rd in the list of the longest bridges in Russia. Its length is 3892.9 meters. IN XVII century the river was called Mutnaya and a trade route passed along it. In 2009, the opening of the longest bridge beyond the Arctic Circle took place here. But these are not all the records of the building. It was built in a surprisingly short time - just 349 days. During the construction of the bridge, modern technologies were used, which made it possible to preserve the ecosystem of the river and not harm rare fish species. The service life of the bridge is estimated at 100 years.
2. Bridge over the Amur Bay (5,331 meters)
Vladivostok can rightfully be proud of three new bridges built in 2012 specifically for the APEC summit, which was held for the first time in Russia on Russky Island. The longest of them became bridge over the Amur Bay connecting the Muravyov-Amursky peninsula and the De Vries peninsula. Its length is 5331 meters. It ranks second in the ranking of the longest bridges in Russia. A unique lighting system is installed on the bridge. It saves electricity up to 50% and takes into account region-specific phenomena such as frequent fog and rain. The installed luminaires are environmentally friendly and do not affect the environment. The bridge over the Amur occupies the second line in our rating.
1. Presidential bridge across the Volga (5,825 meters)
In first place among the longest bridges in Russia - located in Ulyanovsk. The length of the bridge itself is 5825 meters. The total length of the bridge is almost 13 thousand meters. Commissioned in 2009. With interruptions, the construction of the longest bridge in Russia went on for 23 years.
If we talk about bridge crossings, then the palm belongs to Tatarstan. The total length of the crossing is 13,967 meters. This includes the length of two bridges - across the Kama, Kurnalanka and Arkharovka rivers. The largest bridge crossing in Russia is located near the village of Sorochi Gory in the Republic of Tatarstan.
It is interesting: the longest bridge in the world is located in China, 33 meters above Jiaozhou Bay. Its length is 42.5 kilometers. Construction of the giant bridge began in 2011 with two teams. After 4 years, they met in the middle of the building. The bridge has increased strength - it is able to withstand an 8-point earthquake. The cost is about 87 billion rubles.
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Hamburg- the second (after Berlin) heart of Germany. Tourists visit it with pleasure, because here you can not only look at the numerous sights, but also simply walk along the picturesque streets with pleasure. It gives a special flavor to the city a huge number of bridges across the Elbe River, of which, according to various estimates, there are from 2300 to 2500... In all of Europe, you will not find another city where so many bridges have been built: Hamburg "surpassed" Venice, Amsterdam and London combined in this indicator.
One of the most famous bridges in Hamburg is the Kölbrandbrücke. It was opened in 1974 and until 1991 remained the largest in the world, because its span is 325 m and its length is 3940 m.
Among the oldest bridges in Hamburg, Elbrücke should be noted. In 1899, it was built for car traffic, but over time, other bridges appeared across the Elbe. After reconstruction, which took place from 1980 to 1985, Elbrücke is used as a pedestrian, in addition, it is allowed to move cyclists and motorcyclists.
The Cattwick Bridge is famous for being the world's largest rail and road bridge with a vertical lift, with a height of 46 m. Car traffic is suspended for 8-10 minutes while the train passes. In addition, the lift allows ships to cross the bridge; on weekdays, traffic also stops every two hours in order to allow ships to pass.
Lombard and Kennedy bridges deserve special attention. As you might guess, the Lombard railway bridge got its name after the corresponding institution was opened here in 1651. By the way, until 1865 the bridge was made of wood. Another bridge was built near the Lombard Bridge in 1953. It was necessary because it was necessary to "unload" the traffic flow that was crossing the Alster Lake. It was named after the American president later, in 1963, after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The historic Trostbrücke bridge, built in 1881, originally served as the border between Hamburg's old and new cities. On the bridge, there are stone statues of Count Adolf III, as well as Bishop Ansger, who is the founder of the city cathedral.
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Many will think that this is, of course, Venice and will be wrong. Someone will say that in Amsterdam - and again by. London? No! There are more bridges in this city than in all of these cities combined. Two and a half thousand large and small bridges across two rivers, on the banks of which this city is located.
The city where "The Beatles" began their career, the city after which the most popular dish in the world is named. I think you have already guessed that this is Hamburg - the second largest city in Germany.
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CITY OF OTHER CITIES
Hamburg also has something of Venice ...
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And from London ...
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And from Peter. Although, most likely, St. Petersburg has something from Hamburg. By the way, this boat on a column at the Town Hall is often confused with a boat on the spire of the Admiralty. But what else - Hamburg and St. Petersburg are generally twin cities.
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Residential areas in the city center:
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The Hamburg metro is different in that most of the sections run on the surface and on overpasses, covering mainly the northern part of the city.
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The main square of the city, where the Town Hall is located
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Hamburg is a city of symmetry and strict lines, ..
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WE COME TO THE PORT TODAY
Hamburg is a major transport hub (railways and highways), as well as a sea and river (Elbe river) port. The seaport is the largest port in Germany and the second largest in Europe after Rotterdam.
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The port of Hamburg occupies one tenth of the city's territory - 75 square kilometers. The total length of the quay wall is 46 kilometers, which is about 300 berths for sea and ocean vessels ..
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The port is a sea port, although it is located on the banks of the Elbe River, not far from the place of its confluence with the North Sea.
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The port of Hamburg is perhaps the most important attraction of the city, to which you can devote a whole day. What kind of ships you will not see here!
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"Cap San Diego"- German dry cargo ship built in 1962. Currently, the ship is a museum. The dry cargo ship was nicknamed "the white swan of the Atlantic". "San Diego" went to those "distant shores" that are sung about in the song about Brazil.
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The main attraction of the port of Hamburg is the museum sailing ship "Rickmer Rickmers"(Rickmer Rickmers). She is one of the last large commercial shipping sailboats.
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The sailboat was used to transport cargoes of rice and bamboo from the Far East, coal from Wales to Chile, and from Chile to Germany with saltpeter.
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. It is also a popular tourist destination for its beautiful landscapes, unique neighborhood of historic monuments and modern pubs and nightclubs, including the world famous Reeperbahn red light district.
Hamburg is considered a major port city, despite its location about 100 kilometers from the North Sea, on both sides of the Elbe River. Hamburg is home to the country's largest port, the second busiest port in Europe and the third largest in the world, after London and New York. Therefore, everyone who loves water, ships and harbors must visit it.
Hamburg is practically surrounded by water on all sides. The Alster River is split into two lakes Binnen and Aussenalster (meaning "inward" and "outward"), located on either side of the city, while the Elbe River flows directly through the city and flows into the North Sea. This abundance of water means there are many canals, rivers and bridges. In fact, few people know that Hamburg has more bridges than any other city in the world, and more canals than Amsterdam and Venice combined. It is estimated that their number ranges from 2,300 to 2,500 - much more than the total number of canals in London, Amsterdam and Venice. Below are the most famous bridges of this wonderful city:
Köhlbrand Bridge (Köhlbrandbrücke)
The Köhlbrand Bridge opened in 1974 and has since become one of Hamburg's most famous landmarks. Its length is 3940 meters, and the span of the central, cable-stayed part is 325 meters. From 1974 to 1991, this bridge was considered the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. It is now considered the second longest bridge in Germany.
Hamburg Elb Bridge Network (Hamburg Elbbrücken)
New Elb Bridge (Neue Elbbrücke), Billhorner Bridge, and Freeport Elbe Bridge.
Railroad bridge
New bridge over the Elbe
Bridge over the free port of the Elbe
Hamburg Bridges Network On the Elbe, there are several independent bridges that cross the Elbe River that flows through Hamburg. This Hamburg shipping lane is divided into two main branches, the North Elbe and the South Elbe, which merge after they pass the Elbe Islands network, which is the largest island on the river.
Hamburg Bridge over the Elbe (Harburger Elbbrücke)
The old Hamburg bridge over the Elbe was opened in 1899. The 474 meter high steel arch bridge, originally built for motor vehicles, was the first road bridge across the South Elbe arm. Now it serves only for crossing pedestrians and cyclists. Between 1980 and 1995, the bridge was radically rebuilt. Cantilever walkways were built on both sides of the bridge.
Bridge "Kattwyk"
The Kattwyk bridge, which crosses the South Elbe arm, is a 290-meter vertical drawbridge with two 70-meter ramps for rail and road transport. This bridge, opened on March 21, 1973, connects the Wilhelmsburg quarter with the Moorburg quarter. Both quarters are located on the Elbe island network. The Kattwyk can rise to a height of 46 meters and is the largest vertical drawbridge in the world.
The peculiarity of the bridge is that the rails located on it are located in the center of the roadway. Because Kattwyk is both a rail and road bridge, road traffic is blocked when a freight train passes through the bridge. These stops usually last from eight to ten minutes. On weekdays, the bridge rises every two hours to allow ships to pass. During the lifting of the bridge, traffic stops for 15-20 minutes.
Bridge "Brooks"
The Brooks bridge, which leads to the town of Speicherstadt, was opened in 1887. The bridge is decorated with four statues, one at each of its corners. The original sculptures were destroyed during World War II. The sculptures that stand on the bridge today were installed in 2001.
Lombard Bridge (Lombardsbruecke) and Kennedy Bridge (Kennedybrücke)
The Lombard Bridge in Hamburg is a rail and road bridge over the Alster River. It was named after the pawnshop that was on it in 1651. The original wooden bridge was replaced in 1865 by a new 69-meter, three-arch bridge that crosses the Alster River. 
Near the Lombard Bridge is the Kennedy Bridge. The second bridge was built in 1953 because the old Lombard Bridge could not cope with the increased traffic. The bridge was originally called the New Lombard Bridge. It was renamed Kennedy Bridge in 1963 in honor of John F. Kennedy after his assassination. 
Lombard Bridge and Kennedy Bridge separate the Inner and Outer Alster Lakes.
Toll Bridge (Zollenbrücke)
The Toll Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city, built in 1663. The 25-meter bridge, with three different-sized arches, is built of sandstone blocks. Railings and lanterns were added in the 19th century when the bridge was widened.
Ellerntors Bridge
The Ellerntors Bridge is a stone arched bridge that crosses the "Tomb of the Lord's Fleet". For many centuries it served as a direct route from Hamburg to Altona. Built in 1668, this bridge is the second oldest surviving stone bridge in Hamburg.
Pleasant Bridge (Trostbrücke)
The Otradny Most is a small historic bridge that crosses the Nikolaifleet, which is one of the many narrow bays connecting the city's docks with the Elbe River. Located southwest of the city center, it once stood on the border between the old and new towns of Hamburg. It was built in 1881. This stone building is famous for the presence of statues of Count Adolf III and Bishop Ansgar, the founder of the very first cathedral in Hamburg. In translation, the bridge is called "Otradny". It got this name because the convicts were led along it, and the beauty of the bridge was their last joy.
Bridge "Reesendamm"
The "Reesendamm" bridge crosses the Little Alster lake, the Jungfernstieg street and the mountain road. It was named after Heinrich Müller Reese, who owned a corn mill in the 13th century. The bridge was built in 1843. People love to come to this bridge to admire the beautiful view of the river with swans, which they can feed with slices of bread.
Slamatjen Bridge
One of the lesser known bridges is the Slamatjen Bridge, located in the Neustadt district on the Ludwig-Erhard street that crosses the Alster. Since its completion in 1959, it has served as a road bridge. On the bridge, there is a wonderful painting carved in stone of two women talking. The place where the bridge is located was once a popular meeting place for women water-carriers.
