Friday, July 30, 2010

Most Stunning Bridges

World's Most Stunning Bridges (PHOTOS) From the epic expanse of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge suspension bridge in Japan to the timeless grandeur of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the world is covered with bridges that are not only marvels of engineering but also of beauty and inspiration.

In honor of these achievements, we present 12 stunning bridges from around the globe which are both wonders of design and icons of the creative spirit. And, perhaps best of all, they're of invaluable use.

See pictures of some of the world's most impressive bridges here and vote for your favorites. We tried to shy away from picking such instantly recognizable ones as, say, the Brooklyn Bridge, but let us know if we overlooked some true gems.

Millau Viaduct -- France


Gateshead Millennium Bridge -- England


Hangzhou Bay Bridge -- China


Bosphorous Bridge -- Turkey


Coronado Bridge -- U.S.A.


Confederation Bridge -- Canada


Sunniberg Bridge -- Switzerland


Khaju Bridge -- Iran


Helix Bridge -- Singapore


"Golden Horn" Bridge -- Norway


Alamillo Bridge -- Spain


Banpo Bridge -- South Korea

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