In the beginning, man used to use logs or wooden pieces to cross the rivers or lakes. Then he started using boats for this purpose but the modern man created bridges for this purpose. The start was with small bridges but now he has created so big and beautiful bridges.
Here we will discuss the 10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World.
1. Golden Gate Bridge
In 1916, Joseph Strauss’s efforts come true and an imaginative bridge was built in between San Francisco and Marin Headlands. When the idea of Golden Gate was presented with an estimated budget of $100 million it was considered a stupid dream. But after 22 years of effort this bridge was built, it is not a simple bridge but it provides suspension too and is an ironic icon for San Francisco.

2. Milau Viaduct
This bridge is built on Tarn River in France and is a beauty in itself. It is 343 m long and 32 meter wide. Pylons are used to support the bridge. This bridge is thought to be the most expensive bridge with budget of $347 million.

3. Erasmusbrug
This bridge was opened for public in 199f. It is present on the river New Meuse in Netherlands. After its construction it was found that the bridge swings in heavy wind so strong dampers were installed to reduce this effect. It costs $165 million. A few movies are also recorded here.
4.Tsing Ma Bridge
This bridge was the largest suspension bridge on the time of completion but even now it is unique because it allows both rail and road traffic. It is the only bridge of its kind which has the largest span of 1377 m and is 42 m wide. It is located in Hongkong.

5. Tower Bridge
In 1894, this bridge was let open for public. It is built with a Victorian Gothic style taste with two towers at the centers which are like the Tower of London. It was not built according to the design but still people accepted it because it reduced the load of London.

6. Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge is built on East river in Western Hemisphere in New York with its towers being the tallest in Western Hemisphere. The engineer who gave the idea of this bridge and stood firm at its idea for about 14 years was not able to construct because he died a few weeks ago the construction started and his son Washington Roebling took the charge and completed hi fathers dream.

7. Khaju Bridge
The Khaju Bridge is built on Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. It was built in 17th century by Shah Abbas II. This bridge is built with a very artistic taste. It is not only a bridge but also serves as dam. When water level rises it closes and changes the way of water to garden nearby it. It is built with old taste having tiles and large windows.
8. Pont Du Gard
Roman built this bridge on Gard River. The purpose behind its construction was not transporting people but to transport to the city Nimes. But due its great capacity it is also used as transport. It is built with large stones of the weight 6 – 7 tons fit together without any mortar. It is also a mystery that how the old Romans placed these large stones so perfectly without even a single mistake.

9. Bridge Of Sighs
This bridge was built by Lord Bryon in 19th century in France. In fact, this bridge was built between the palace and the prison. The main purpose of this bridge was to make the prisoners fearful of their imprisonment after seeing the beautiful scene of Venice. They might think that it is their last time to see the beauty and will never get this chance again. That is why this bridge is called the bridge of Sighs because prisoners used to sigh on it.
10. Iron Bridge
This bridge was built in Shropshire in 18th century. Shropshire was rich in iron factories and had more iron factories than any other city This Bridge is unique because it was the first bridge made of pure cast iron. And another amazing fact is that it took only three months in the preparation of this bridge. They used cast iron ribs in this bridge which were put together by screws.
